The UK is the ideal destination for hosting that special event. With the international airline hub at London Heathrow flights into the country, and to cities within it, mean it’s brilliantly connected. With the superb contrast of old and new buildings in our cities or beautiful countryside settings you will be guaranteed a truly exceptional experience.
Useful Information
Capital City: London
Time Zone: GMT = hours ahead of US time zones
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+5 Eastern
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+6 Central
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+7 Mountain
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+8 Pacific
(British Summer Time (GMT + 1 hour) starts last Sunday in March and ends last Sunday in October GMT
Dialling code: +44 (or 0044) if you are dialling the US it is +1
Currency: GBP (Pound Sterling) £
Communication: Check with your mobile phone provider before you leave to ensure that your phone will work in the UK. Most dual or triband phones with GSM 900 or 1800 will work with roaming enabled, though this will be costly. It is possible to purchase a mobile phone and SIM card here in the UK on a pay as you go basis.
Major Airports: London Heathrow (LHR)
London Gatwick (LGW)
Birmingham (BHX)
Manchester (MAN)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Entry Requirements: UK Border Agency
Medical: In the event of an emergency, dial 999 for an ambulance. For non-emergency visit one of the many chemists, or pharmacies to seek advice.
Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952)
Prime Minister: David Cameron (2010)
Land area: 93,278 sq mi (241,590 sq km); total area: 94,526 sq mi (244,820 sq km)
Population (2012 est.): 63,047,162 (growth rate: 0.553%); birth rate: 12.27/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.56/1000; life expectancy: 80.17; density per sq km: 255.6
Capital and largest city (2010 est.): London, 13,709,000 (metro. area), 8,278,251 (city proper)
Other large cities: Glasgow, 1,199,629; Birmingham, 971,800; Liverpool, 461,900; Edinburgh, 460,000; Leeds, 417,000; Bristol, 551,066; Manchester, 390,700; Bradford, 288,400
Transportation: Railways: total: 16,454 km (2008). Highways: total: 394,428 km; paved: 394,248 km (including 3,519 km of expressways); unpaved: 0 km (2009). Waterways: 3,200 km. Ports and harbors: Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover, Falmouth, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Grangemouth, Hull, Leith, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Peterhead, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Scapa Flow, Southampton, Sullom Voe, Teesport, Tyne. Airports: 462 (2012).
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