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___ United KingdomDestination Great Britain, this is a virtual travel guide to the United Kingdom. Here you will find comprehensive information about the UK in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from the United Kingdom and you will find extensive travel and tourism information on England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. |
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Country Profile |
 British Union Flag - The Union Jack Background: Four constituent nations form the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside of the European Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. Regional assemblies with varying degrees of power opened in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 1999. |
 Official Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland conventional short form: United Kingdom abbreviation: UK ISO Country Code: GB Internet identification code: uk Time: Time Zone: Western European Time Zone (WET). Western European Standard Time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Local Time = UTC No UTC offset Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +1) Actual Time: Fri-Aug-29 03:47 Capital City: London (metropolitan pop. about 7.2 million) Other Cities: Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield. Government: Constitutional monarchy. Constitution: Unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice. Geography: Location: Western Europe, islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of France Area: 243,000 sq. km. (93,000 sq. mi.) Terrain: 30% arable, 50% meadow and pasture, 12% waste or urban, 7% forested, 1% inland water. Land use: 25% arable, 46% meadows and pastures, 10% forests and woodland, 19% other. Climate: Very British: more than one-half of the days are overcast; generally mild and temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current. People: Nationality: Noun--Briton(s). Adjective--British. Population: 60.1 million. Major ethnic groups: British, Irish, West Indian, South Asian. Major religions: Church of England (Anglican), Roman Catholic, Church of Scotland (Presbyterian), Muslim. Major languages: English, Welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic. Literacy: 99%. Natural resources: Coal, oil, natural gas, tin, limestone, iron ore, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, lead, silica. Agriculture products: Cereals, oilseed, potatoes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, poultry; fish. Industries: Machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment, metals, chemicals, coal, petroleum, paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, and other consumer goods. Exports partners: USA 15.7%, Germany 10.5%, France 9.5%, Netherlands 6.9%, Ireland 6.5%, Belgium 5.6%, Spain 4.4%, Italy 4.4% (2003) Imports partners: Germany 13.5%, USA 10.2%, France 8.1%, Netherlands 6.3%, Belgium 4.9%, Italy 4.7% (2003) Currency: British Pound £ (GBP) |
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British MonarchyThe Royal Web site is Crown copyright. United Kingdom Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords Number 10 Downing Street Tony Blair's Office. Directgov UK government information and services. Foreign & Commonwealth Office Britain and the EU Provides detailed information on Britain's relationship with the EU. Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs. Diplomatic Missions United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations Britain at the United Nations, the United Kingdom is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. BritainUSA The British Embassy, Washington D.C. UK Embassies Overseas Address list of UK Embassies Abroad. Foreign Embassies in the UK Address list of Foreign Embassies in the UK. Statistics National Statistics Official UK statistics and information about statistics. Weather The Met Office UK's national meteorological service. UK Maps Map of the United Kingdom Political Map of the United Kingdom.  Google
Map United KingdomZoomable map and satellite view of the United Kingdom. Google
Map LondonZoomable map and satellite view of London. Google
Map the Tower BridgeZoomable satellite view of London's Tower Bridge. Map
of EuropePolitical map of Europe. |
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UK NewsBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation online. BBC News Online News site of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Financial Times Business topics. The Guardian National and international news. The Independent National morning broadsheet. The Telegraph A major 'conservative' broadsheet. The Times A well-known British Newspaper online. |
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Arts & CultureBritannica OnlineThe Encyclopaedia Britannica online.  British
Library, TheOne of the world's great knowledge institutions. Arts British Art A comprehensive listing of the arts in the UK. Music Beatles Ultimate Experience Beatles Interviews, Photos, and Animations.  David
BowieContemporary British music. The Rolling Stones Traditional British music. the state51 conspiracy the revolution is music. Visual arts The National Gallery The national collection of Western European painting, London. The Royal Academy of Arts Fine arts from the 18th century to the present. Tate Gallery National collections of British Art. Yale Center for British Art The Yale Center for British Art houses the most comprehensive collection of British paintings, prints, drawings, rare books, and sculpture outside Great Britain. |
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Business & EconomyBank of EnglandLondon Stock Exchange British Chambers of Commerce, The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry UK Trade & Investment UK government organisation helping UK companies to do business abroad. Department of Trade and Industry - DTI Dos and Dont's Etiquette Guide: The UK How to Succeed Royally in Britain. Transportation Airlines update bmi UK's second largest airline, serves over 30 European destinations. British Airways The Kingdoms national airline. Virgin Atlantic Airways Privately held UK airline. Ferries Brittany Ferries Rail Eurostar High-speed passenger train linking London, Paris and Brussels. BritRail Train travel in the UK. British Brands Alfred Dunhill English style. Bentley A typical British car. The Body Shop Natural Cosmetics with a high level responsibility for fair trade. Christie's The world's first fine art auctioneers. Hackett Essential British Kit. Harrods The Store. Jaguar Typical British cars. Lloyd's Insurance. Marks & Spencer British retailer. Metropolitan Police The Scotland Yard homepage. Mulberry Leather accessories. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Also very typical British car, unfortunately now owned by BMW. Sotheby's Auctions. Wimbledon The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. |
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Destination United Kingdom - Country GuidesVisit BritainThe British Tourist Authority Web Site. britainonview.com UK in pictures. Guardian Unlimited: Travel United Kingdom The Guardian's guide to UK. The
Knowhere GuideA compilation of (unedited) information and views supplied by users, has even some information on Galnafanaigh. More Travel and Tour Guides can be found at the separate pages of: England,
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Education & ResearchEton CollegeThe Eton College Web Page. London School of Economics and Political Science Founded in 1895, teaching and research across the full range of the social, political and economic sciences. Oxford Brookes University Named Best New University 2001-2005 by the Sunday Times University Guide. University of Cambridge Welcome to the University of Cambridge. University College London Founded in 1826, UCL is consistently ranked in the top three multifaculty UK universities. University of Nottingham University of Rochester University of Oxford Home page of the University of Oxford. University of Sussex Founded in the 1960s, the University has become a leading teaching and research institution in the UK. studentUK.com A Guide to UK Universities, written by and for students. University Guide by EducationGuardian.co.uk Comprehensive source of information on the UK's academic sector, provides university rankings, university statistics and student statistics. ScienceThe Geological SocietyUK's national society for geoscience. 
Royal Geographical SocietyFounded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical science. Royal Observatory Greenwich Home of the Prime Meridian of the world. Science Museum The Science Museum, London improve scientific and technical education. |
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EnvironmentNatural Environment Research CouncilThe Natural Environment Research Council delivers independent research, survey, training and knowledge transfer in the environmental sciences, to advance knowledge of planet Earth as a complex, interacting system. The National Trust The NGO organisation of the National Trust acts as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings. The Tree Council Working towards: Making trees matter to everyone - More trees, of the right kind, in the right place - Better care for all trees, of all ages. |
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HistoryA - The National ArchivesThe National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom, explore over 1 000 years of history from Domesday to the present day. Arthurian Resources Dedicated to understanding the early medieval Arthurian legend. British
HistoryComprehensive information of the UK's past. The Camelot Project Database of Arthurian texts, images, bibliographies, and basic information, University of Rochester. Early Manuscripts at Oxford University Digital facsimiles of complete manuscripts. English Heritage Historical Manuscripts Commission Information about the existence, location and nature of manuscripts and records for the study of British history. History of the Monarchy The history of the oldest institution of government in the United Kingdom. Richard III Society The life and times of Richard III. Additional sites: The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School Digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. History of the United Kingdom Primary Documents, from Antiquity through the Present. Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom WWW-VL: HISTORY of the United Kingdom Museum British Museum Founded in 1753, this is the world's oldest museum. Museum
of the City of LondonThe world's largest urban history museum and Europe's largest archaeological archive. The National Museum of Science & Industry Illustrating the history and contemporary practice of science, technology, medicine and industry. National Maritime Museum The largest Maritime Museum in the World. The Natural History Museum Promoting the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world. |
 Marching Soldiers at Festival of History © britainonview/Jon Spaull |
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ABCtales.comLondon based site of a creative writing community where anyone can tell their stories and read the stories of others. Oxford English Dictionary The last word on words for the English language. shakespeare.com With the First Web Folio Edition of Shakespeare's Works. |
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SearchMiragoUK Search engine and directory @UK UK links, tourist and travel guide to the UK. UKIndex UK search. Brit Index The Web from a UK Perspective. |
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England Flag of England The St. George's Cross |
  Glastonbury - The Tor Area: 130 423 sq. km Population: 49 290 000 Capital City: London |
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England GuidesenjoyEnglandVisitors guide to England. City Guide Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority The Official Site for London, Capital of the United Kingdom. London The London visitors guide. Isle of Avalon - Glastonbury An inspirational guide to what's special about Glastonbury. Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove visitors guide. Northumbria Tourist Board Visitors guide to Northumbria, covers the counties of Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and the Tees Valley area. Shakespeare Country South Warwickshire Tourism visitors guide to Historic Warwick, Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and aurrounding area Celebrating Somerset Somerset visitors guide. South East England Tourist Board Yorkshire Tourist Board |
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| Newsgroups of United Kingdom soc.culture.british Newsgroup of Ireland soc.culture.irish Newsgroup of Scotland soc.culture.scottish Additional Information on United Kingdom Northern
Ireland
Scotland
WalesGovernments on the WWW: Great Britain and Northern Ireland Open Directory: United Kingdom Wikipedia: United Kingdom The World Factbook -- United Kingdom |
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