Overview Viking and Celtic heritage combine in interesting ways on the charismatic Isle of Man. Scenic highlights include the picturesque national glens, or glens, the bays of the south coast and 621m high Snaefell, from where on a clear day you can see England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The Isle of Man is home to […]
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Isle of Skye a very special island in the north-west of Scotland Nature and historical sights on the largest island in the Inner Hebrides. Blackish, enchanting rocky landscapes, a mild sea climate and Gaelic-speaking Scots. Only about 9,000 people live on Skye, this heavily indented, rocky island. The Cuillin Hills, consisting of gabbro and basalt, […]
Continue ReadingInteresting details The geography of Scotland is very varied. In general, it is divided into the flat lowlands in the south and the mountainous highlands in the north and west of the country. The gentle curves of the Highlands bear witness to the last inland freezing of Europe. Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, is also the […]
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England quick facts Capital: London State form: constitutional monarchy Population: 66,650,000 (2019) Police emergency number: 112 Emergency ambulance: 999 Country code: +44 Electric voltage: 240 volts The British are a bunch of their own: They are very polite, have a fixed time for their afternoon tea , drive on the left and are known for […]
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Society & everyday life in England Religion The majority of the UK’s population are Christians at around 59 percent. Over 14 million inhabitants (approx. 25.1 percent) also stated that they did not belong to any religion. Most of the Christians feel they belong to the Anglican Church, around 11 million people belong to other Protestant […]
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