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Britain is made up of three countries: England,
Scotland, and Wales. Combined with Northern Ireland, these nations
make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,
or the U.K. Each country has its own distinctive landscapes,
traditions, history, architecture and people.
England has long been known for its beautiful
countryside - majestic moorland and craggy peaks, lush green
fields and fens, wide sandy beaches and quaint fishing villages.
But England is not just countryside - there are elegant, refined
and historic cities with Roman, Georgian, Tudor and Victorian
influences; architectural splendors; university cities; cathedral
cities and other vibrant, exciting cities with museums, art
galleries, modern trendy restaurants, nightlife and some amazing
theater. In fact, Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon,
is just 2 1/2 hours from London,
and is where The Royal Shakespeare Company performs the Bard's
works, amongst other classics, year round.
Scotland is a land steeped in history, whose
folklore, legend and romance blend together to provide a spectacular
and exciting destination. Unspoiled, wild and dramatic scenery
with castles, battlefields and ancient settlements combine
with modern, cultured, vibrant cities. For the naturalist,
the angler, the hiker or the golfer, the countryside is a
delight. Looking for museums, art and culture? Head for the
cities: Glasgow or the capital city, Edinburgh, famous for
its castle and international festivals.
Wales is the land of legend, song, fire-breathing
dragons, powerful wizards, sheep, more sheep, and undisputed
natural beauty. You'll find standing stones, Celtic crosses,
castles, dramatic cliffs and mountains, wide sandy bays and
lush green valleys in the Welsh countryside. The heritage
and culture of Wales reach back over thousands of years-when
poetry and music, art and craft, dance and story-telling all
played an essential role.
While Northern Ireland
is a country just 85 miles long and 70 miles wide, you'll find
a surprisingly wide variety of scenery-majestic mountains, orchards
and farmland, lakeland, forests, ancient walled cities
and spectacular coastline, including the legendary Giant's Causeway.
Belfast, the capital city, offers museums and history, grand
Victorian and Edwardian buildings, gardens, shopping and, of
course, great nightlife. Added to the rich cultural inheritance,
you'll find castles and cathedrals, linen and lace, crystal
and china, and some of the best golf courses in the world.
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