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.
Tourism: Increasingly important and growing industry. The UK now welcomes over 26 million visitors a year making it the fifth most popular tourist destination in the world.
Major Attractions:-
Beaches - Over 300 beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag and nowhere in the UK is more than 125 km from the sea.
Cities & Towns - Bustling cities and small market towns each with their own character and history. London is the most visited with Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey being popular attractions.
Scenery - No other European country has such a diverse landscape. The wild coasts of Cornwall, the green hills of Ireland, rolling downs in the southeast, the Scottish highlands and the Welsh mountains transform a touring holiday into a real adventure.
Historic Sights - The UK's rich cultural past means that throughout the country you find historic buildings, stately homes, fairytale castles, ancient sites and museums just waiting to be explored.
Nightlife: Major cities and towns are all well served by bars, restaurants, discos and nightclubs. London is well known for it's excellent theatres. |
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