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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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London (Population 7,300,000) |
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Korean Time - 9 hours
Daylight Savings Time: Korean Time - 8 hours |
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The population of United Kingdom is approximately 59,000,000. Anglo-Saxons and Celts make up the majority of the population. |
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English
19% of the population that reside in Wales speaks Welsh. |
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50% of the population belong to the Church of England, followed by 30% Church of Scotland, 11% Roman Catholic, and 9% other (1 million Muslims, 320,000 Hindus, and 300,000 Sikhs). |
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Voltage: 240V / 50Hz
Three-pin plugs are used for wall outlets. Some hotels have 110V outlets (230 ~ 24V/ 50Hz). Travelers from Korea will need an adaptor to use their electrical appliances. |
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The United Kingdom comprises Britain (England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland) as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The British Empire was the greatest power in the world during the 188th and 19th centuries. However, after World War II, many nations under British rule gained independence, most recent being Hong Kong¡¯s return to China on July 1st, 1997. Today, Britain is no longer the dominating force it once was, but is still one of the leaders of the European Union. |
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Geography
The United Kingdom is divided into England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands are a part of the British Isles, but they are self-ruling by Common Law. Wales is covered by remote hilly countryside in the south, and rocky wilderness in the north. The small country of Scotland is divided into the mountainous Highlands and the hilly Lowlands.
Climate
Travelers to the United Kingdom can often experience 4 seasonal weather changes all in one day. Even in the middle of summer, after a rainfall or sundown, the weather can get quite chilly. It's also especially foggy in the winter with very cold temperatures. The average temperature between January ~ February is 4¡ÆC, and 16¡ÆC between July ~ August. The average annual rainfall is approximately 800mm. The weather is most moderate between the months of May ~ October.
- Spring: March ~ May
- Summer: June ~ August
- Fall: September ~ November
- Winter: December ~ February |
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Currency
1£ (Pound) = 100p (Pence)
The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom is the Pound (£). Bills come in denominations of
£5 - £10 - £20 - £50. Coins come in denominations of 1p - 2p - 5p - 10p - 20p - 50p - £1.
Scottish banks also issue 1£ currency that can be used.
Exchange Rates
£1 GBP (Great Britain Pound) = $1.4 US Dollars
£1 GBP = Approximately 1,800 Won (as of June 2001)
Currency Exchanges
Currency can be exchanged at banks, airports and exchange locations in the city. Instead of carrying large amounts of cash, travelers can use credit cards and/or travellers cheques (in pounds only), accepted by most hotels, restaurants, and airlines. |
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Tips
Hotel Workers - £1 for Porters (1~2 bags), £1 for any special requests.
Restaurants - 10 ~ 15% (if service fee is not included in the check)
Taxi Drivers - 10%
Restrooms - 5p ~ 10p
Beauticians - £2
VAT - Value-Added Tax
The VAT is a Value-Added Tax of 17.5% that's included in all prices at restaurants, hotels, and stores. Refunds can be received through Global Refund. Travelers can request a Global Refund form at any participating stores and have it stamped by a customs official when leaving the EU (European Union). Then the form can be submitted to any Global Refund counters at all major airports and border crossings for an immediate refund. |
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| Important Contact Information |
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Korean Embassy in United Kingdom
Address: 60 Buckingham Gate
London SW1E 6AJ, United Kingdom
(Approximately 150m south of Buckingham Palace @ Victoria Street)
Phone: 20-7227-5500
20-7227-5560 Emergencies
Hours: Monday ~ Friday 9:30am ~ 12:30pm, 1pm ~ 5:30pm
Closed Korean National Holidays and the following U.K. Holidays:
January 1st - New Year's Day
Friday before Easter Sunday - Good Friday
Monday after Easter Sunday - Easter Monday
First Monday of May - May Day
Last Monday of May - Spring Holiday
Last Monday of August - Last Summer Holiday
December 25th - Christmas Day
December 26th - Boxing Day |
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