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Introduction

Capital: London

Official Language: English (Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish are recognized in their respective regions)


The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom – UK) is located in Western Europe, consisting of four constituent nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is an archipelago surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea. It shares a land border only with the Republic of Ireland.


Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

Time Zone: UTC 0 (Greenwich Mean Time – GMT)

Telephone Code: +44


Tourist Attractions:

Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster (London) – icons of British politics and architecture.

Stonehenge – world-famous prehistoric monument.

Edinburgh Castle (Scotland) – historic fortress overlooking the city.

Loch Ness (Scotland) – known for the legend of the Loch Ness Monster.

British Museum (London) – one of the world’s largest museums, with historical and cultural collections.


Consular Visas

For long-term stays, work, or study, it is necessary to apply for the appropriate visa with the British authorities.


British Embassy in Brazil
Address: Quadra 801 - Conjunto K - Lot 08, Av. das Nações - Asa Sul, CEP 70408-900, Brasília
Tel: Coming soon
Email: Coming soon
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-brazil.pt


Embassy of Brazil in the United Kingdom
Address: 18 Stanhope Place, London W2 2HH
Tel: Coming soon
Email: info.london@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-londres


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