| Capital: London Population: About 60 million people. Approximately 78% of the population consider themselves British, the rest are Scottish, Welsh and Irish. In addition, the country is home to many immigrants from the Caribbean, central and south-eastern languages: English, Scotland - Scotland, Northern Ireland - Irish in Wales - Welsh. Currency: The pound sterling is equal to 100 pence. One pound equals approximately 1.65 U.S. dollar. From 1 January 2002, despite the launch of euro in EU countries, the UK remains the national currency. Widely used credit cards and checks Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - an island nation in Western Europe consists of four administrative-political parts - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ... More Climate: The English proverb says: "In England there is no climate change, there is the weather, and weather can change several times a day! Predict the weather in England, the most thankless work, and perhaps because of this unpredictability ... More Political system: Constitutional monarchy - Head of State is king / queen, who are deprived of real political power. Legislative power is vested in a bicameral parliament (House of Commons and Lords) ... More Economy: Britain today is a country with a highly developed, strong and independent economy.
Economic recovery after World War II took almost forty years. Besides the internal ... More Religion: About 87% of believers - Christians. The vast majority (57%) of the population belongs to the Anglican Church, one of the largest branches of Protestant Christianity, the Catholic Church has also been extended ... More History and Culture: During the XVI century. in the culture of England is clearly traced the increasing influence of the Renaissance trends related to the dissemination of ideas of humanism. The country has actively operated a large and influential ... More Kitchen: For the English cuisine is characterized sufficiently conservative cooking with little or no use of sauces and hot spices. A very popular fish and vegetable dishes, as well as roast in a different form ...More Transport: London - one of the most important centers of air transportation, so the flights here commits the majority of airlines in the world. Heathrow is the busiest airport in Europe. In the capital, there are four ... More Regions, cities, resorts of the country: London - a cosmopolitan mix of all styles and eras of history of the country, generously, "flavored" colorful multi-ethnic population. In the capital, an incredible number of attractions including the world ... More real estate market situation: Good Is now the time to buy?
A year ago, in 2008. really worth it to wait for the fall in prices, but now it should not do. At the moment prices are relatively stable. A small price ... More Useful Information: Customs regulations.
Import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited. Allowed duty-free cigarettes - 200 pcs. (Or a cigar - to 50 pcs. Or tobacco - up to 250 gr.) Alcohol strength ... more detailed description of the country: "If you're tired of London, you're tired of living because it has everything that you can expect from life." Samuel Johnson
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