United Kingdom Introduction
The United Kingdom (or UK), with London as the capital and largest city, is a unitary state under a constitutional monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is head of the state of the UK as well as 15 other Commonwealth countries.
Tourism
Today the UK is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures and is a popular destination for many travelers from around the world.
The total area of the UK is approximately 243 610 square kilometers and lies between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It is separated from France by the English Channel.
What to see
- London – The capital city
- Belfast – Undergoing major renovations and improvements
- Birmingham – Great shopping and culture, home to Balti
- Cardiff - Varied cultural events, many modern and historical attractions
- Edinburgh – Capital of Scotland, large art festivals
- Glasgow – Scotland’s largest city and cultural hotspot
- Liverpool – Booming city famous for its music, sport, nightlife and known as the Capital of Culture.
- Manchester – Third most visited city in UK because of its bohemian music scene, gay quarter and work arts festival.
Flights to London
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and this historic city has plenty to offer everybody who visits. Apart from all the historic attractions like the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London also have more than 30 000 shops and boutiques and 6 000 restaurants, definitely enough to entertain people form different walks of life.
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Flights to Manchester
Manchester, the so-called “Capital of the North”, is situated in the south-central part of North West England and has a population of 458 100. It is the second most visited city in the United Kingdom and has a rich history. It is a centre of arts, media, higher education and commerce. Since 2002 the city has undergone an urban renaissance and now it is a thriving and energetic city that offers trendsetting music and fashion, friendly local pubs, over 90 museums and art galleries, great football, Modern and Victorian architecture.
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