As the country in which the English language originated, England is noted as having a culture that has influenced the rest of the world perhaps more so than that of any other country. It can boast such grand claims as having been home to the world’s first parliamentary democracy as well as establishing laws on which the legal systems of many countries have been based. The north has often been considered as lacking behind the southern region of the country however with epicentres of culture and development such as Manchester and Liverpool, this is now a stigma with highly diminished foundations. The north and south are certainly different, with some subtle cultural idiosyncrasies separating them; however both are still distinctly English in all respects. Traditional sights such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben are joined by the likes of the London Eye, the Tate Modern Art Gallery and Madame Tussauds, creating a highly varied selection of visitor attractions. As a part of an island, there’s obviously no road access to England from abroad, however the country’s big cities are exceedingly well connected by air to an extensive selection of international destinations. Additionally from some continental destinations, it’s possible to reach England by ferry and also from France via the Channel Tunnel on the Eurostar rail service. Additionally, the big cities all have highly efficient public transportation systems with London boasting the extensive tube network (underground rail system). | 
