Area: 159,057 sq. km.
Population: 60,943,912 (2008)
Capitals: London; England, Edinburgh, Scotland; Cardiff, Wale
Language: English - You will find regions in Scotland & Wales where local residents speak Gaelic, but everyone speaks English
Religion: Various denominations are represented
Time Zone: GMT
Electricity: 230 volts AC 50-60Hz - A square three-pronged adaptor and/or electric converter for appliances required
Passport: Valid passport and return or onward travel ticket or an Entry Certificate
Currency: UK Pound (100 Pence)
Health: No special precautions
Climate: Moderate climate, 4 mild seasons with temperature generally milder and less extreme than Canadian climate
International Dialing Code: 011 (44) + Area Code + Number
Great Britain is comprised of England,
Wales and Scotland which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean; Irish
Sea, North Sea and the English Channel. England is predominantly
a lowland country, although there are upland regions in the north
and south west. England's major cities are London, Liverpool, Manchester
and Birmingham. The chief cities of Scotland are Edinburgh, Glasgow
, Aberdeen and Dundee. Scotland contains large areas of unspoilt
and wild landscape and the
majority of Britain's highest mountains, including Ben Nevis, the
highest peak in Britain. Much of Wales is hilly or mountainous,
the highest peak is Snowdon.
Two thirds of the population of Wales live in the southern valleys and lower-lying coastal areas. The chief urban centres are Cardiff, Swansea and Newport in the south and Wrexham in the north.
Map of Great Britain
