Four constituent countries– England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland– make up the United Kingdom, or to be more accurate, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The history of the United Kingdom predates the Neolithic period and it is long and complex, to say the least. British politics is stained by a history of colonization and is complicated and continues to be. It is a land of great natural beauty– soaring cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, meandering rivers, placid lakes, wind-swept moors, and spectacular glens– the United Kingdom has inspired writers and poets since time immemorial.

Important Information

TIME ZONE	UTC +0 (GMT) / UTC +1 (BST)
CURRENCY	POUND STERLING
LANGUAGES	ENGLISH, SCOTS, WELSH, SCOTTISH GAELIC
PLUG & SOCKET TYPE	230 V / 50 Hz TYPE G
INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE	+44
VISA REQUIREMENTS	Check your visa requirements for the United Kingdom. INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS: Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. For information on moving to the United Kingdom on an Indian passport, see Moving to Scotland, UK: A Complete Guide.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS	You should be up to date with routine vaccinations. RECOMMENDED: The CDC recommends getting vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. For more information, see the CDC United Kingdom page.

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