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Quick Travel Trivia UK

Where is UK: Located in the continent of Europe, northwestern coast of mainland Europe.
UK’s Full Name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain
Currency: GBP
Other Major Cities to Visit: London, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol
Famous for: High tea, fish and chips, red buses, the royal family
When to Visit: Late March to early June and September to November
Get here: Travel from the USA,  Australia, Canada, and India: Direct flights: Westjet, Virgin Australia,  KLM or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: Rick Steves Great Britain
Famous Travel Movie: Emma
Population: 66.44 million
National Language: British English and Welsh
Capital City: London
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type G
Visa Requirements: The U.S./Canadian citizens no visa requirements, stay up to 90 days
Travel Vaccinations: Depending on your immune system, but keep it handy all basic first-aid like drugs for diarrhea, fever or dizziness
Budget for a Trip to the UK: Plan on spending a minimum of £28 to £37 pounds per day.
Common language British phrases: Fancy a cuppa?, Cheeky, Bloody
Delicious Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian Soups, tarts, and salads, cheese and leek soufflé
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