Map of England – Regions, Counties & Major Cities

Map of England – Regions, Counties & Major Cities

This page provides a map of England together with a clear overview of England’s regions, counties and major cities. It is designed for education, travel planning and general geographic reference.

England is the largest country in the United Kingdom by population and includes London, the national capital, as well as major regional cities across the north, midlands and south.

Quick Answer:

England is located in Great Britain within the United Kingdom and is divided into nine official regions. Major cities include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.

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Tip: This map shows England’s full land area including major surrounding coastline and nearby borders.

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This map highlights England’s position within Great Britain, including major cities, counties and regional groupings.

Where Is England Located?

England is a country within the United Kingdom, located on the southern and central part of the island of Great Britain. It borders Scotland to the north and Wales to the west.

  • North: Scotland
  • West: Wales and the Irish Sea (to the northwest)
  • East: North Sea
  • South: English Channel

England’s Regions

England is commonly grouped into nine official regions, which are widely used for statistics, administration and general reference.

  • North East
  • North West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • West Midlands
  • East of England
  • London
  • South East
  • South West

Counties of England

England has several county systems, including historic, ceremonial and administrative counties. The list below uses ceremonial counties, which are commonly shown on reference maps.

  • Bedfordshire
  • Berkshire
  • Bristol
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Cheshire
  • Cornwall
  • Cumbria
  • Derbyshire
  • Devon
  • Dorset
  • Durham
  • East Sussex
  • Essex
  • Gloucestershire
  • Greater London
  • Greater Manchester
  • Hampshire
  • Herefordshire
  • Hertfordshire
  • Isle of Wight
  • Kent
  • Lancashire
  • Leicestershire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Merseyside
  • Norfolk
  • North Yorkshire
  • Northamptonshire
  • Northumberland
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Rutland
  • Shropshire
  • Somerset
  • South Yorkshire
  • Staffordshire
  • Suffolk
  • Surrey
  • Tyne and Wear
  • Warwickshire
  • West Midlands
  • West Sussex
  • West Yorkshire
  • Wiltshire
  • Worcestershire

Major Cities in England

  • London — capital city
  • Birmingham — West Midlands
  • Manchester — North West
  • Liverpool — North West
  • Leeds — Yorkshire
  • Sheffield — Yorkshire
  • Bristol — South West
  • Newcastle upon Tyne — North East
  • Nottingham — East Midlands
  • Leicester — East Midlands
  • Southampton — South East
  • Portsmouth — South East

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England Map FAQs

  • Where is England located?
    England is located in Great Britain within the United Kingdom, south of Scotland and east of Wales.
  • How many official regions does England have?
    England has nine official regions.
  • What is the capital of England?
    London is the capital city of England.

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