UK
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... | |
Glasgow
There’s just something about this city that makes you feel good inside.
It could be the genuine warmth of the people, our luxurious boutique hotels or the seriously seductive shopping. Perhaps it’s the renowned galleries or the Art Nouveau legacy courtesy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Whatever increases your feel good factor, you’ll find it i ... ...more... | Isle Of Man
British crown dependency. Island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Celtic language.
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