Sat, 14 May 2016
Великобритания расположена в северо—западной
parts of Europe in the British Isles. The largest of them is
the island of Great Britain is also part of this state
the island of Ireland (its northeastern part) and many others
islands. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
represented by four historical areas: this is England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Today in the UK there are about 60.2
million people In the ethnic composition of the country dominated by the British.
(80%), there are also many Scots, Welsh, and Irish. Besides
Moreover, in search of a better life in the UK from all over the world
Thousands of immigrants come every year. Most of the inhabitants of the country
profess Protestant Christianity and are parishioners
Anglican State Church, there are also Catholics here,
Methodists and Orthodox.
The state language in the UK is English,
currency – pound sterling.
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United Kingdom – the capital and major cities
The capital of Great Britain, London, occupies an important place in the world
financial and economic system, because this city is a place
Concentrating Critical Financial Institutions: Headquarters
largest banks and financial companies, the london stock exchange
etc. Besides того, Лондон, в котором проживает более 8 млн.
inhabitants, ranks second among European capitals by
amount of population.
Other important cities in the UK should be attributed
Glasgow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh. Tourists more often
just seeking to get to know London, Stratford-upon-Avon,
Oxford, York.
Great Britain – rest and tours
Tours to the UK are especially popular with lovers
educational tourism, because in this ancient country there are
more than five hundred natural, architectural and historical monuments,
world famous, many of which are on the List
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Having been on a sightseeing tour in
UK, you can admire not only medieval castles
and royal palaces, but also colorful villages in which
saved the traditional English way of life.
Educational tours to the UK are also very popular.
(children, teenagers and students) in which young people may not
just learn English or improve its knowledge by
immersion in the English-speaking environment, but also to get acquainted with the history,
UK culture and architecture.
Nature lovers will surely like the harsh beauty
British landscapes. Here they are waiting for the most interesting natural
monuments: Highlands with its unique landscape, Loch Ness –
habitat of the famous monster Nessie, and many others.
United Kingdom – Attractions
Of course, in a country with such a rich history and culture there is
a huge number of attractions.
If you find yourself in London, you should definitely see
on the Tower, with which many pages of English are inextricably linked
stories, and bright, and dark. At various times it was located
a palace, a treasure trove, a mint and even a prison,
therefore, it has a very special energy.
Buckingham Palace is also very popular with tourists.
– The official residence of the British royal family, Windsor
Palace – the most romantic castle in England. The true symbol of England
is Big Ben – the world famous clock on the building
Parliament.
List all the places London is famous for.
complicated. Here you can visit the British Museum and the Museum of Science,
The National Gallery and Madame Tussauds, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
which is a monument of Gothic architecture, and a magnificent palace
Hampton Court, preserved from the time of the Tudors.
There are in London and unique monuments of landscape art
– Royal Botanical Garden and the unique Greenwich Park.
Oxford is famous primarily for its educational
Institutions: Oxford University and the best colleges
England, whose history goes far back in time. Also here
You can get acquainted with the Church of St. Virgin Mary, Oxford
Cathedral, Museum of the History of Oxford. The main Scottish
attractions are concentrated in Edinburgh. Tourists can
visit the Edinburgh Castle, which, according to legend, are found
ghosts, National Gallery of Scotland, the Cathedral of St. Giles.
Also interesting for its museums and architectural monuments.
Glasgow.
In Wales you can see the picturesque nature: beautiful
national parks, karst caves and beautiful waterfalls.
United Kingdom – weather (climate)
The climate in the UK is temperate continental, marine type.
This means that the country is characterized by warm winters and cool summers with
temperature, which varies throughout the year from
-10 ° С to + 20 ° С. However, the relief features of Scotland, Wales and
England cause colder weather in summer and winter.
UK traditionally famous abundant precipitation and changeable
weather, especially in autumn. Most precipitation falls in
western part of the country. The driest period in the UK is
March-June.
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UK – cuisine
The world has established a stereotype that British cuisine is
monotonous and boring. Of course, its dishes in its bulk
very simple, however, and here is the original national
recipes. Every place in the UK can offer local
the dishes. For example, in the west of the country you will be served tea with baked
cream or Yorkshire pudding; in Norfolk – roast turkey,
Aylesbury – fried pate.
Daily meals are prepared from meat, fish, vegetables, cereals,
very common in the UK are cheeses (she is
the birthplace of stilton, cheddar, glosterskogo cheese, etc.), but the spices
and sauces are used a little.
Meat in the UK is not fried until complete readiness. Exactly
from here comes world-loved roast beef and steak, also to guests
countries will certainly be offered to try the leg of lamb, the pate of
kidney and tenderloin. British desserts are represented by Yorkshire.
pudding, devonshire creamy varenets, molasses pie,
muffins, all kinds of buns and cookies.
The favorite drink in the UK is tea. Most
large hotels serve their guests traditional
“five-o’clock tea” (five o’clock tea) in English
traditions.
United Kingdom – interesting facts
Tourists coming to the UK should stick with
restrained communication style and not use categorical
statements. Also, the British will consider you ill-mannered, if you
start discussing someone else’s privacy. Should not be considered
other people in public, since the British consider this
eye contact indecent.
If you are talking to a resident of the UK, do not touch
in conversation Northern Ireland and everything related to personal life and
finance. For dinner, dress here, and living in English
family should be ready to change outfit every day. However, this
may be simple and democratic clothing.
In the UK, it is customary to strictly abide by laws and
established rules of conduct. Since the English themselves are
very law-abiding people, they are waiting for this and from their
guests.
UK – visa application
Although the UK is a member of the European Union, it does not
involved in the Schengen Agreement, so for a trip there you need
national visa available at the consulate
Great Britain. For a tourist trip most often make out a visa
visitor, which gives the right to stay in the country up to 6 months.
Having it, you can visit all parts of the UK: North
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England.
To obtain such a visa you need to have a passport, issue
necessary documents and application form, as well as to pay the consular fee,
which is £ 78, and for student visas –
78 pounds sterling for a semi-annual visa and 140 pounds sterling
for language courses for 11 months.
UK – Embassy
The British Embassy in Moscow is located on Smolenskaya
Quay, house 10. You can call there by phone (495 )956-7200
or (495) 956-7201 (fax).
UK map
