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Flag of UK |
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UK means England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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The local currency of UK is Pound Sterling. |
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The Queen is Head of State in the United Kingdom. |
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The Prime Minister is the head of the UK Government. |
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The new Prime Minister is Gordon Brown MP. |
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There are 50 cities in England. These are in (alphabetical orders). |
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| Birmingham |
Bradford |
Brighton and Hove |
Bristol |
| Cambridge |
Canterbury |
Carlisle Chester |
Chichester |
| City of London |
Coventry |
Derby |
Durham |
| Ely |
Exeter |
Gloucester |
Hereford |
| Kingston upon Hull |
Lancaster |
Leeds |
Lichfield |
| Lincoln |
Liverpool |
Manchester |
Newcastle u- Tyne |
| Norwich |
Nottingham |
Oxford |
Peterborough |
| Plymouth |
Portsmouth |
Preston |
Ripon |
| Salford |
Salisbury |
Sheffield |
Southampton |
| St Albans |
Stoke-on-Trent |
Sunderland |
Truro |
| Wakefield Wells |
Westminster |
WinchesterWolverhampton |
Worcester York |
WHY STUDY AND LIVE IN UK.
Health
If you are on a course for more than 6 months, you should be able to obtain free health treatment if you become ill.
Cultures
There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world.
Tolerance
British people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs.
Freedom
People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want.
Humour
British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking.
Cautiousness
People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced, partly to avoid any possible embarrassment.
Creativity
Individual ideas are encouraged. Arts and music are creative.
Modesty
People are quite modest. They do not like to complain directly. Life is peaceful.
Travel
It is easy to travel to the UK. You can travel around the UK by trains and buses.
Work
If you are given a student visa when you enter the UK, you are allowed to work part-time.
Education
The British educational system has a good reputation. Accredited qualifications obtained from British schools and universities are recognised in most parts of the world.
Environment
There are many green areas, including beautiful parks, gardens and public footpaths.
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