Welcome to the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) is a modern, creative, diverse and innovative society. It boasts a fascinating history, a long-established system of government, and is an absorbing place to visit for work, education or pleasure.

The UK is also considered by many to be Europe's leading business centre.

This section will introduce you to British life, education, history and culture, but also includes information on how to do business with the UK.

If you are particularly interested in the UK for business study or pleasure, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office have launched an extensive website to demonstrate British creativity and innovation. Visit I-uk.com for more information.

Follow the links below for more information. And welcome to the UK.

UK Government

• The United Kingdom: countries within a country
• System of government
• International relations

Symbols of the UK

• Flags
• National days
• National flowers
• National Anthem
• Royal Coat of Arms

Visiting the UK

• Applying for a visa
• Tourism

Doing Business with UK

• Trading with the UK
• UK economy
• Working in the UK

UK Education

• Learning in the UK

UK Life and Culture

• British Council
• Arts and culture
• Science and technology
• Sport

Key statistics on the UK

• Physical features and climate
• Population