United Kingdom

Conveniently referred to as UK, it is the fifth largest economy and among the most visited destination in the world. Mostly United Kingdom is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel and Irish sea and only a small part of Northern Ireland is bordered by land. United kingdom is also one such country having a strong reigning monarchy. Consisting of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom is a group of Islands in the Western side of Europe. The islands of Great Britain are also connected to France via a rail line in Channel Tunnel that passes underneath English Channel. Governed by Parliamentary system, the seat of government is present in the city of London. Though not a very large entity with only 244,820 sq. km of area under it's belt, but United Kingdom sprawling across four countries has too many natural and historical wonders that are not to be ignored. And imagine the kind of culture that you will get to face in these four absolutely different countries. United Kingdom is filled with attractions like the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, Stonehenge, numerous castles, and exquisite museums that make a visit here a lot more than just worthwhile. The countryside of Great Britain and Scotland are probably the best if you are looking for an absolutely relaxing and rejuvenating vacations with nothing to do and a lot to see. London is the capital city of this unitary state which is also the largest and the most visited city in United Kingdom. There is so much to see and do in London that it takes it takes the most time of a visitor. Visit to Birmingham Palace, a ride on the London Eye, a cycling tour inside the city are all activities that are branded must do by tourists themselves. Other major tourism cities of United Kingdom that have captured the imagination of tourists are Edinburgh, Bath, Belfast and Birmingham.