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Population:
51,830,000
Capital:
London
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Extract from the England Travel Guides:
London
is the place to start. Nowhere in the country can match the scope and innovation of the metropolis, a colossal, frenetic city, perhaps not as immediately attractive as its European counterparts, but with so much variety that the only obstacle to a great time is the shockingly high cost of everything. It's here that you'll find Britain's best spread of nightlife, cultural events, museums, galleries, pubs and restaurants. The other large cities, such as
Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds
or
Liverpool
each have their strengths: Birmingham has a resurgent arts scene, for example, while people travel for mil...
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| Dangers : ATMs - don't use 'em! |
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| Don't change money at exchange bureaus in England and especially not in London!! They will rob you blind. Even banks seem very expensive. Just use ATM's. |
 Posted by ontheroad on 09/02/2004 22:50:43 |
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Travelslang England Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| General : Accents! |
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| In England I found it very difficult to understand accents. The Queens English is rarely spoken but people are fiercely proud of their heritage. |
| Posted by hans schoning on 09/02/2004 22:46:33 |
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Travelslang England Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Culture : UK English |
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| The following list is for the confused American English speaker travelling in the UK or vice versa:
American - UK
Diaper - Nappy
Highway - Motorway
Fanny - Backside
Sneakers - Trainers
Sweater - Jumper
Cell - Mobile phone
Jelly - Jam
Sidewalk - Pavement
Trunk - Boot (car)
Stoop - Area in front of house
apartment - flat
appetizer - starter
attorney - lawyer
bathroom - toilet
beer - lager
bill - note
candy - sweet
checking account - current account
chips - crisps
soda - pop or fizzy drink
soccer - football
suspenders - braces
for more look on: http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/~jphb/american.html |
| Posted by User Not Logged In on 05/05/2003 21:38:08 |
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