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With a population of almost 60 million, the UK welcomes more than 24 million visitors from all over the world each year. There are a wide range of sites and attractions on offer from dynamic cities to majestic lakes and countryside.
The UK is a global transportation hub and its accessibility means that a visit to all four countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - during one trip is easily possible.
Travelling on a budget or in style there is a great breadth of experience on offer. If you are planning your first visit, you'll soon be planning your next."
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UKOnline.gov.uk. The official Web site of the United Kingdom.
Maps
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High quality up-to-date maps of
the United Kingdom (U.K) from Maps.com the online map store
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- University of Texas at Austin Maps of the United Kingdom.
- United Kingdom (Political) 1987 (229K) and pdf format (241K)
- United Kingdom (Shaded Relief) 1987 (268K) and pdf format (274K)
- United Kingdom (Small Map) 2003 (24K)
- United Kingdom: Admininistrative Divisions 1988 (317K) Note: The United Kingdom map does not reflect current administrative divisions.
- Map Point from Microsoft. Find maps to specific locations.
- MapQuest.com. Find maps to specific locations.
News
Rail
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Rail travel resources for the United Kingdom.
Reservations
- Travelconsumer.com reservations page. Airline, hotel, car, and other reservations.
Tourism
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British Tourist Authority. Visit Britain. "Where to go? In Britain you will be spoilt for choice, as every corner offers something exciting and different for the visitor.
Britain is made up of three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. These together with Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom. Each country has its own distinctive landscapes, traditions, history, architecture and people.
From the Channel Islands to London to the tip of Scotland, you'll have a wonderful time exploring Britain."
U.S. Government Information Resources
- CIA World Factbook on the United Kingdom.
- Department of State Consular Information Sheet on the United Kingdom.
- U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom