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UK & IRELAND

The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It has a long history as a major player in international affairs and fulfils an important role in the EU, UN and Nato.

The economy - one of the largest in the world - is no longer manufacturing but services-based, with e-commerce of growing significance. The City of London is a global financial centre.

Full Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital City: London
Area: 242,514 sq km / 93,638 sq miles
Population: 60,200,000
Life Expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women)
Main Exports: Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
Internet Domain: .uk
Int. Dialing Code: +44

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +0

Daylight saving start

Last Sunday in October (TAS first sun)

Daylight Saving End

Last Sunday in March

Languages

English (Official)
The UK & Ireland are multi-cultural countries, so it’s not unusual to walk down a city street and hear people speaking in Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese or Arabic as their first language.

Major Religion

Christian

Currency

Pound Sterling (£)

Electricity

220-240V 50Hz