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Breaking Up Britain- The Kingdom of Southern England



Full Name:
The Kingdom of the Southern England
Commonly Known As:
Southern England,South England
Demonym:
Southern English,South English, English
Official Language:
English
Capital City:
London
Largest City:
London
Population: 22,000,000
GDP per Capita:
49,537 (15th)
Currency: English Pound (£)

"When Britain broke up the Kingdom of Southern England became one of the two countries to keep the Queen as the head of state, the other being The Kingdom of Scotland. These two countries retain the traditions of old. Southern England has a Prime Minister unlike for example its neighbour East Anglia and prides itself on its traditions. The capital of Southern England is London, a bustling city it is considered to be the financial capital of the world with its centre filled with banks and the headquarters of large companies like Aston Martin. South England is a wealthy country compared to some of the states it shares borders with and although it does not have much industry, with most of the money coming from finance, there are many companies producing specialised goods. This means that the South English have a high living standard and Southern England, though small, is one of the most developed countries in the world. The country uses the English Pound which is a stable currency and has refused to enter the Euro, this all means that Southern England is the richest and most stable country in the British Isles."

From Southern England: Small Country, Large Power by Peter Snow
Published by Harper Collins in 2008

"South England has had a troubled past with many of its neighbours. Relations between Mercia and Southern England have remained tense since the 12 day war in 1977. In July 1977 two Mercian snipers positioned on a rooftop in London in the see Queen Elizabeth parading through the streets in her carriage at the Silver Jubilee celebration. One of them fired a shot that killed the driver while the other one narrowly missed the Her Majesty. In the subsequent chaos the police managed to shot one of the snipers and arrest the other one. This provoked the South English to launch a surprise attack and take the Mercian capital in a matter of days. For four days the Mercians attempted to resist and then surrendered. Southern England is suspicious to this day of Mercia and the two countries only resumed diplomatic contact in 2002. Southern England however does have very good relations with East Anglia and Scotland and average relations with the Welsh Republics and Cornwall-Devon"

South English Foreign Policy Through the Ages By Dr. Helen Renstock
Published by Bloomsbury in 2006

"South England has similar culture to its Anglo-Saxon neighbours. The Full English Breakfast is the most popular breakfast and his eaten throughout the country. Cider and Beer and popular drinks as well as wine made in Sussex. Most of the meat in supermarkets is farmed in Southern England as well as local apples and other fruits. London has a thriving Jazz and Blues scene and many American things and imported into the country. One of the most popular South English bands is Lennon/McCartney the protest song duo to fled from Liverpool to London in order to record songs more freely. Rock and Roll is also popular."

The Culture of Britan By Brian Denn
Published by DK in 2007

Map of The British Isles


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