ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
ENGLAND

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The North sea to the east and the English channel to the south separate England from continental Europe.

63,489,234

U.K. Population (LIVE) The population of the United Kingdom is estimated at 63,489,234 as of July 1 2014. U.K.'s population is equivalent to 0.88% of the total world population.

The currency is Pounds sterling

British food has traditionally been based on beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish and generally served with potatoes and one other vegetable.

   

The Cricket World Cup was first held in 1975 in England. Eight teams participated in the first tournament:Australia, England, the West Indies, Pakistan, India, and New Zealand the six Test nations at the time, with Sri Lanka and a composite team from East Africa. The next two World Cups held in 1979 and 1983 were again hosted by England.