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Visit England and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All the regions of England are within easy reach of the exciting capital city, London, famed for first class culture, fascinating history and pageantry, its world-class restaurants and theatre. London is a vibrant, bustling, multi-cultural city. It is also a city full of history, heritage and culture. Visit some 300 museums and art galleries or enjoy London's 6,000 restaurants. Scotland is everything you imagine - whisky, golf, romance of the clans and a wealth of castles and historic sites. The Highlands area is one of the last wildernesses in Europe.
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Wales captivates visitors with its rich character and landscapes. The Welsh speak their own Celtic language as well as English and have their own culture, poetry and song, which they celebrate in concerts and unique summer festivals known as 'eisteddfodau'. In Northern Ireland the Vibrant cities with shopping, nightlife and festivals, outdoor activities, fabulous food and unspoilt retreats where you can unwind, relax and recharge. Channel Islands Friendly communities, a rugged coastline and gentle, unspoiled scenery make the islands ideal for anyone who wants to 'get out there' and explore on foot or by bike.
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| Land area: |
93,278 sq mi (241,590 sq km)
Total area: 94,526 sq mi (244,820 sq km)
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Population :
(2006 est.) |
60,609,153 (growth rate: 0.3%)
Birth rate: 10.7/1000
Infant mortality rate:5.1/1000
Life expectancy: 78.5
Density per sq mi: 650
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| Capital and largest city: (2003 est.) |
London, 7,615,000 (metro. area), 7,429,200 (city proper) |
| Other large cities: |
Glasgow, 1,099,400; Birmingham, 971,800; Liverpool, 461,900; Edinburgh, 460,000; Leeds, 417,000; Bristol, 406,500; Manchester, 390,700; Bradford, 288,400
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| Monetary unit: |
Pound sterling (£) |
| Languages: |
English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic
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| Ethnicity/race: |
English 83.6%, Scottish 8.6%, Welsh 4.9%; Northern Irish 2.9%, black 2%, Indian 1.8, Pakistani 1.3%, mixed 1.2%, other 1.6% (2001)
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| Religions: |
Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1% (2001) |
Literacy rate:
(2000 est.) |
99%
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