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In Great Britain the telephone boxes are red, the humor is black and the whiskey precious and golden. An enviable land. And a good one to tour and discover. Because the island has more to offer beside the Queen, the rain and the Pubs.
The metropolis London certainly attracts visitors. On the one side the city is royal and old fashioned. On the other side it is a bubbling metropolis. For centuries the bells of Big Ben have sounded the same, but nevertheless the clocks at London tick faster compared to the rest of the island.
Little Wales (only half the size of Switzerland) in the west is exposed to the rough climate of the Irish Sea. Smooth hills, heath lands and Snowdonias, a granite massif with mountain peeks above 1000 meter, extend behind the dunes and cliffs. The Gulf-Stream carries in a milder climate in the south which enables juicy green meadows and oaks woods to grow here. Rugged deltas of rivers and huge waterfalls contribute to the variety in the landscape just as the puzzling stone circles and huge cathedrals.
The Lake District with its uncountable mirror like lakes is especially attracting in England’s north.
Scotland is famous for its highlands. But also the lowlands can nicely be experienced by motorbike. No matter where one is: Lochs, castles and sheep can be met behind every curve. In the south of Edinburgh castles and convents tell of Scotland’s bellicose arguments with England. In the north, the highlands, can one ride past picturesque valleys, rugged mountains and rocky shore lines – every tour becomes an experience. One should put the bike at least to a one day rest to be able to visit one, two or also three of the many small whiskey-distilleries along the way. There one might sample the result of the hard and strenuous burner-job.
Northern Ireland is the actual synonym for green. Gentle hill, clear rivers and flourishing bushes and willows invite to be discovered to the right and left of the road. So far Northern Ireland is still a hot tip for tourists. Therefore its roads are astonishingly empty.
Concerning culinary tastes Englishmen like to keep their traditions. Tea is the national beverage (tea with milk). Just as legendary: An English breakfast with sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans etc. etc. etc. One can also order porridge or cereals. Scotland’s visitors might have a heart to try Haggis (sheep stomach filled with minced innards). Be brave, that’s Scottish culture!
Some geography:
The British island is 243,000 square meters. Here live 59 million people. Languages of the country are English, Welsh, Gaelic and Cornish. The national holiday is celebrated on the 2nd Saturday in June, it’s the Queen’s official birthday. The majority of the Englishmen belong to the Anglican Church, about 6 million are Catholics. Immigrants from the Commonwealth-countries live at Britain. 2 million of which are Moslems and 1.4 million Hindus and Sikhs.
Wales belongs to England since 1536 and Scotland since 1707. |
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