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The United Kingdom, also called the U.K., consists of a group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe. These include England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

General information

English proficiency
Very High Level
Safety risk
Low Risk
Local daily cost
> $50 USD
Primary language
English
Currency

Pound sterling (GBP) - £

Visit places & Do things

Buckingham Palace

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Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in London, more precisely in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality, as well as one of the most visited landmarks from tourists visiting the UK and its capital.

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Scottish Highlands

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Nearest city: Inverness

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The Highlands is a historic region located in the north of Scotland. The area is one of the most sparsely populated in Europe. It is famous for mind-blowing landscapes, beautiful and romantic castles, Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis, or explore the stunning islands and stretches of coastline.

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Giant's Causeway

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The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Giant's Causeway was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Access to the Giant’s Causeway is free of charge: it is not necessary to go via the visitor centre, which charges a fee.

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Caernarfon Castle

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Nearest city: Caernarfon

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Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. The castle was born as royal fortress-palace and built on legends and bitter medieval conflict.

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Tower of London

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The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle founded in 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history, and it has served as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public record office, and the home of the Crown Jewels of England. Today, the Tower of London is a World Heritage Site and is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.

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