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Region |
Western Europe, islands including the northern 1/6th of the island of Ireland between
the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. Includes Rockall and Shetland Islands.
Northwest of France |
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Capital |
London |
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Government |
Constitutional Monarchy |
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US Embassy |
Chief of Missions: Ambassador William S. Farish 24/31 Grosvenor Square, London,
W1A1AE Telephone - (44) (10) 20 7499-9000 FAX (44) (10) 20 7629-9124 |
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Legal System |
Common law tradition with early Roman and modern continental influences; has judicial
review of Act of Parliament under the Human Rights Act of 1998 |
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Languages |
English, Welsh, Scottish from of Gaelic |
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Currency |
British Pound |
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Currency Code |
GBP |
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Exchange Rate |
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Holidays |
The UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday |
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Climate |
temperate, moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic current.
More than 1/2 of the days are overcast. |
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Terrain |
mostly rugged hills and low mountains. level to rolling plains in east and southeast,
Because of heavily indented coastline no location is more than 125 KM from tidal
waters. |
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Driving Information |
All roads paved- no unpaved 3358 KM of expressway |
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Driving Tips |
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Road Side Assistance |
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