Destinations

England

Thursday, 02 Nov 2006 15:05

England boasts a wealth of options for the traveller, with its bounty of rich heritage, culture, urban, rural and coastal getaways, and London, often rated the world's greatest city.

England: Essential information
Capital – London
Major cities - Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham
Time Zone – Greenwich Mean Time +0
Places of interest – Cornwall, York and Bath
Language – English
England currency - England uses the British pound. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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