Anglia

Anglia is the eastern part of England, traditionally the historic region known as East Anglia. It is commonly taken to include Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, though some definitions extend to parts of Essex or to the broader East of England region. The name derives from the Angles, a Germanic people who settled in the area during the early medieval period. Geographically, Anglia lies along the North Sea coast and is bounded by the Wash to the north and by fenland to the west and south.

The landscape is largely flat and low-lying. The Fens cover parts of Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas, while Norfolk is known for its Broads and wide estuary landscapes; Suffolk features rolling chalk hills and coastal cliffs. The main rivers include the Great Ouse, the Nene, and the Stour. The region is heavily agricultural, with arable crops, sugar beet, and horticulture.

In the early medieval period, East Anglia was a kingdom ruled by the East Angles; Sutton Hoo in Suffolk and the monastery at Ely testify to its early Christian and royal history. The region was Christianized in the 7th century by missions from Rome and Canterbury. It fell under Mercia and later endured Viking raids; after the Norman Conquest, it became part of the English realm and was subsequently organized into the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

Norwich has long been a regional capital, with Cambridge as a center of learning and technology; Ipswich and Peterborough are other historic market towns. East Anglian English is a recognized dialect group of the broader English language. The region hosts universities such as the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University.

In contemporary administration, Anglia is often synonymous with East Anglia or the East of England region. The name persists in branding and media, most notably the historic Anglia Television network and in institutions that reference the Anglia region.