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Area : 36317  sq.mi

Population : 62041708 hab.

In brief

Visa :
No
Vaccinations :
No
Currency :
Livre
Capitale :
London
Languages :
Cornish, bihari, English

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Languages

The official language is English.
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Requirements

For European citizens, a valid identity card or passport is enough to enter the territory. If you do not have a UK or EU passport, you will fall into the category of either a visa national or a non-visa national. If your national country is listed here, then you are a visa national. You will need to apply for a visa in a British Consulate or Embassy in your home country.
On 1 January 2012, changes were made to the UK pet entry rules. The regulations now vary, depending on which country you are travelling into the UK from.
Generally, pets are exempt from quarantine if they have a microchip under their skin, are vaccinated against rabies, have a blood test done 6 months before departure and an anti-parasite treatment 1-5 days before entry into the UK (which has been recorded in the passport or Official Health Certificate).
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Religion

44% Anglican, 5% Presbyterian and 10% Catholic.
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Currency

The currency in England is the pound Sterling. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are largely accepted, and cash machines can be used to withdraw money. Cash and travellers cheques in pounds can easily be exchanged. Bank opening hours: from 9:30am to 4:30pm during the week.
Although the pound Sterling is accepted throughout United Kingdom, it is worth remembering that Scotland, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland issue their own currency, equal in value to the pound Sterling. Whether it is from Scotland, Jersey, Guernsey or Northern Ireland, this currency cannot be exchanged outside the United Kingdom, so check what type of notes you still have before leaving the country.

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Transport

Arriving London by train
Since 14 November 2007, the Eurostar terminal in London is no longer Waterloo (south bank) but Saint Pancras (north bank). Linked by 6 subway lines, this allows you to access easily all of the neighbourhoods in London. Additionally, thanks to the change in station, the journey time from Paris to London is brought down to 2hrs 15mins.

Congestion Charge
It is not advisable to travel around the centre of London by car due to the congestion charge that is applied (at least 8 GBP per vehicle and per day).

Prices for the Underground
If you spend more time in the centre, go for the Visitor Card (3 days) or the Oyster Card (7 days), because the price of just one subway ticket is prohibitive(4 £). Comparatively, a bus ticket per unit costs 2 £ .

The main towns are served by air from London. The railway network is vast and several bus companies cover the whole area. The bus fare is, on average, twice as cheap than the train. To rent a car, a national driver's licence is enough. Driving is on the left and speed restrictions are in miles, with a maximum speed of 30 mph (that is 48 km/hour) in towns, 60 mph (that is 97 km/h) on the highways and 70 mph (that is 113 km/h) on motorways.

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Health

No vaccines are required, but make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date. Make sure you take your European Health Insurance Card (provided by the NHS) in case you need treatment while you are there.
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Electricity

Voltage is 240 V. Electrical outlets have three pins. An adaptor is thus required.
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Attendance

In 2010, Great Britain welcomed just under 30 million travellers.
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Taxes

A tax of 10% is generally included in the bill. If this is not the case, remember to add it to the bill's total.
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Landmark

United Kingdom, 5 Regions :