Three facts about England.
1) French had been the official language of England for 300 years, from 1066 to 1362. J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, was born in England. 2) Private schools in England - a very rare and expensive (13,500 pounds per year). And ordinary (free) schools are called state schools.
3) It is believed that football originated in England. Modern football originated in England in 1863, when the rules of the game were acceptedl. Footbol is a national sport in England. It plays an important role in English culture.