United Kingdom – Quick Facts, Rough Costs, Places of Interest
Great Britain is an island lying between France and Ireland in Western Europe. It consists of three countries – England, Scotland and Wales – and together with Northern Ireland and a couple of small islands, makes the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (or simply the United Kingdom or UK). Geographically, the term Britain refers to the island of Great Britain, but politically, it refers to the UK. BritRail passes only cover travel within the island of Great Britain so if you wish to include Northern Ireland, you have to get a BritRail + Ireland pass (which covers the whole of Ireland).
Britain, UK, The United Kingdom Map location of some major airports
Fast Fact UK
Full Name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital: London
Airports : There are 5 airports in London – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City; Edinburgh, Glasgow. Some airports outside of London are Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh , Glasgow International, Bristol, Newcastle
Language: English, Welsh, Gaelic
Currency: British Pound £
Climate: Temperate
Area: 241 490 sq km Population: 60 million
Tourist Information www.visitbritain.com
Rough Costs UK (in Euros)
Daily budget: €45- €100
Dorm: from €25
Budget hotel: from €90 (double room at Comfort Inn Edgware Road, Umi Hote Hyde Park)
Eat: Fish and chips €6
Drink: Lager €4/pint
Highlights UK
London – vibrant city steeped in history and culture
Edinburgh World’s largest arts and cultural festivals in August
Bath World heritage site, Roman baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, Georgian buildings
, Europe on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet)
, Europe by Rail (Thomas Cook)
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