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Capital |
London |
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Government |
Constitutional Monarchy (but without written
constitution) |
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Currency |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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Area |
total:
244,820 sq km
water: 3,230 sq km
land: 241,590 sq km |
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Population |
60.4 millions |
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Language |
English, Welsh |
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Religion |
Anglican and Roman Catholic |
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Electricity |
230V, 50 Hz |
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Calling Code |
+44 |
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Internet TLD |
.uk |
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Time Zone
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summer:
UTC +1
winter: UTC |
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Background |
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The United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the
UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the
British Isles,
and one of the world's wealthiest nations.
The
Union comprises four constituent nations:
England,
Scotland,
Wales, and
Northern Ireland.
It occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern
portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British
Isles. It counts
Ireland,
France,
Belgium and
Netherlands as
its nearest neighbours. The
Isle of Man and
the various
Channel Islands
are "crown dependencies", possessing their own legislative bodies with
the assent of the Crown. They are not part of the United Kingdom, nor
of the EU, but are not sovereign nations in their own right either.
The
'Great' in Great Britain is to distinguish it from the other, smaller
"Britain" which is
Brittany in
northwestern
France: or
Grande-Bretagne and Bretagne respectively in French
The
UK today is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures,
possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of
which remain hugely influential in the wider world. Although Britannia
no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for
many travellers. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom is
London.
Culture
People
Economy
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Market, Restaurant, .... |
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Shopping
Nightlife
Theme Park, night club, shows,
Activities
Sauna, Bath, Beach, Theme park, Massage
Study
Schools
Famous schools:
Set Up Business
Stock Market |
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Getting Around
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Taxi, Train, Bus |
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Useful Information |
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Visa
COUNTRY EXIT CODE + 852 + CITY AREA
CODE + NUMBER
Embassies
Police
Safety - Food, Place.
Health
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