The United Kingdom, or Great Britain, is made up of the countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each of these countries contributes its own unique cultural and historical influences to the make-up of the UK.

With a long, rich history, the United Kingdom boasts being the first industrialized country in the world and currently the sixth largest economy. But it economics are not necessarily why tourists flock to the UK each year in droves.

For some visitors, it is the historical buildings and sites that draw them to the nation; for others, it is the literature and literary figures that are attractive. For many others, it is art, music, and fashion. But whatever your reason for visiting, you will not be disappointed.

From London’s many sights and sounds – Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more – to the rolling highlands of Scotland, from the coastal areas of Wales to the lush landscape of Northern Ireland, visitors to the United Kingdom can expect to find awe-inspiring views, friendly people, and unique sights throughout its boundaries.