UNITED KINGDOM
The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK plays a major role in global politics and the world economy. It also happens to be the largest transit country between Asia and America. Most of London's top attractions are well known across the globe. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Harrods, Oxford Street, and Piccadilly Circus are all important and well-known landmarks in their own right.
The United Kingdom is the birthplace of Shakespeare, home to the Beatles, and the British Monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II being the longest reigning monarch in the world. Scotland in the north has a 96-mile (154 km) border with England to the southeast and is surrounded by water on three sides. It has a moderate sea climate with mild winters and cool summers. The wild, undaunted nature of the west coast, the impressive castles, abundance of prehistoric antiquities, the whisky distilleries, picturesque single-track roads, and especially the friendliness of the Scottish people, make the destination perfect for a short vacation.