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United Kingdom

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CapitalLondon
RegionNorthern Europe
CurrencyGBP
Official languagesEnglish
Access to the seaYes
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Contemporary view of London beside the Thames
United Kingdom · City or town

London

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and is located in England. It is a useful point of reference, but does not represent the UK’s full geography.

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Ring of Brodgar
United Kingdom · Place of interest

Ring of Brodgar

The Ring of Brodgar is one of the ceremonial circles in Orkney’s Neolithic landscape. Its relationship to the lochs, embankments, paths and other remains in the surrounding area is an important part of visiting the site.

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Skara Brae
United Kingdom · Place of interest

Skara Brae

Skara Brae preserves Neolithic homes and stone furniture beside the coast at Sandwick. Its interiors offer insight into domestic life, while managed routes and the visitor centre explain why the settlement calls for a careful visit.

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Standing Stones of Stenness
United Kingdom · Place of interest

Standing Stones of Stenness

The Standing Stones of Stenness form part of a Neolithic landscape in which the circles, lochs, embankments and paths are understood in relation to one another. Following marked paths helps visitors appreciate the setting while protecting its remains.

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