Great Britain or the United Kingdom (consisting of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) is an island nation located in the northwest of Europe. The United Kingdom administers a further 14 overseas territories. The island is connected to the mainland part of the European continent by a well-known underwater link - the Eurotunnel.

Apart from the two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland (under the administration of Great Britain only part of it - Northern Ireland), there are many small islands scattered around the sharp rocky cliffs and cold sea surface. The landscape in the territory of Great Britain is mainly characterized by hills, hills, sparkling lakes, moors and pebble beaches.

The rugged Scottish Highlands in the north of the island can probably be described as one of the most beautiful and diverse parts of the country. It is a traditional region of world-famous Scotch whisky, Loch Ness and ancient romantic castle ruins. You will also find the country's highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1,344m). Much further south, the main tourist magnets include the magical circle of menhirs at Stonehenge near the other interesting city of Salisbury. The menhirs in the south-east of England are a lesser-known megalithic monument in the whole world.

The capital of Britain is London. When you have the chance to see buildings like Tower Bridge, Westminster and Buckingham Palace, you have to give in to the city. Football fans from all over the world flock to Manchester again. The whole city is proud of the famous Old Trafford stadium of the local "Red Devils". In general, football is the number one national sport across Britain. Golf, cricket and rugby follow closely behind.