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Britain and Ireland are the two main islands of what was once known as British archipelago (name which for political reasons is no longer in use) and which is located northwest of the European continental coasts. is a region ofEurope.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Main islands
UK - From the rolling hills of England, to the deep valleys of the Wales, the splendid valleys of the Scotland to the fishing markets ofnorthern Ireland, the UK has a lot more to offer than you might think.
Ireland (or Republic of Ireland) - Often referred to as the "Emerald Country", Ireland is home to some of the best preserved natural landscapes, as well as history.
Addictions
Isle of Man - A British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, located halfway between Great Britain and Ireland.
Channel Islands - Made up of Jersey is Guernsey: a group of islands in the British Crown Dependency Channel, located off the coast of the Normandy (France). They have many linguistic affinities with Normandy.
Urban centers
- Belfast - The city that caused tensions in Northern Ireland for decades.
- Birmingham - One of the cheapest British cities, Birmingham is located in the center of England.
- Cardiff - Capital of Wales. Cardiff is a party city.
- Dublin - Home of Guinness and Western Roman Catholicism, the capital of Ireland is much more than a beautiful facade.
- Edinburgh - Called the Athens of the North it is the most beautiful city and capital of Scotland.
- Glasgow - Located 40 miles west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is the gateway to the western valleys and lakes.
- Liverpool - Homeland of scouse, Liverpool is one of the most populous cities in the north of England.
- London - British capital and capital ofEngland, London is a city on a global scale, with inhabitants from all continents. London's history dates back to before the Romans began their campaign for the British Isles.
- Manchester - Often referred to as Britain's second city, Manchester has a fun atmosphere and nightlife.
Other destinations
- Aran Islands —
- Cliffs of Moher —
- Giant's Causeway —
- Gower Peninsula —
- Arran —
- Lake District National Park —
- Loch Ness - Lake that owes its fame to the legendary monster nicknamed Nessy who is supposed to inhabit it.
- Snowdonia National Park
- Stonehenge - Located in the Salisbury plains Southwest ofEngland, Stonehenge is a place of pilgrimage on the winter and summer solstices.
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Other projects
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