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United Kingdom

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Fact File

Capital City: London
Currency: 
British Pound
Time Zone: GMT. The United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time.
Tourist Office:  Visit http://www.visitbritain.com/ for details

People: British
Language: 
English
Religion:
 Anglican and Roman Catholic


Tourist Spots

The UK is made up of three countries, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, all of which providing a variety of experiences from the beautiful countryside to the busy city life.

There are so many attractions in the UK it is impossible to list them all. The UK has a long history - In particular, the capital city, London has a vast array of historical landmarks. Tower Bridge, Hampton Court Paace, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace are just some of the popular buildings displaying old English architecture. More modern exhibits include the London Eye, Madame Tussaud's/Panetatium, The London Dungeon and the Tate Modern, and are the most popular attractions in Central London. London also offers a comprehensive tube systems to travel to your chosen destination or if you would rather, open top bus tours are also available.

However, London is not the only source of culture and entertainment in the UK. The most popular include Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens and Warwick Castle. For more modern attractions, you may wish to try Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Beaulieu, The Eden Project and Legoland.

For more information visit the official web site of the British Tourist Authority at http://www.visitbritain.com.


Weather

Weather in London

Climate: Temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast.


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