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UK Geography
The UK or United Kingdom is situated northwest of mainland Europe, and has only one land border, which connects to the Republic of Ireland. The United Kingdom stretches over the whole island of Great Britain and Ireland. It covers 94.5 thousand square miles and has a population of approx 60.7 million and is also linked to continental Europe and France by the channel tunnel, making Car Hire in the UK ideal. The UK is made up of four countries in total, England, Wales, Scotland and the Northern Ireland. England is home to mostly lowland terrain with some mountainous terrain found further north, and northwest being home to the Lake District and mountains of Cumbria. The highest peak to be found in Wales is the famous Mount Snowdon whose peak sits 3.5 thousand feet above sea level. However if you were to travel to Ireland you would mostly find a hilly terrain with the highest peak being the Mourne Mountains, which sits just 2,786 feet. Scotland has a very varied geography with Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain in the British Isles being situated in the north and lowlands situated in the south and east.
UK History
Since the 9th Century the kingdom of England and Scotland existed as separate independent and sovereign states with both their own political structures and monarchs. Wales once an independent principality fell under the control of the English monarchs in 1284. In 1707, under the acts of union, Scotland and England (including Wales), agreed to a political union in the form of The United Kingdom of Great Britain. The Kingdom of Ireland and also the kingdom of Great Britain were united in 1800 and formed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.
Getting Around the UK
Travelling around the UK is relatively easy and the forms of transport are to a high standard. Public transport is available however you will find it much cheaper to hire a car and it will also make life much easier. Since the UK is a small island in comparison it makes it ideal to travel from coast to coast, whist taking in some of the fantastic views along the and what better way to do this than Car Rental UK with Auto Reservation Plus. We offer a pick up point at the majority of the airports and it allows you to take things at your own pace whilst you explore. Auto Reservation Plus is located at all Major Airports within the UK (Car Hire Heathrow, Car Hire Stansted, Car Hire Gatwick, Car Hire Luton Airport) and most Smaller Airports within the UK (Birmingham Airport Car Hire, Manchester Airport Car Hire, London City Airport Hire). Auto Reservation Plus can also arrange One Way Car Hire in the UK and Luxury Car Hire in the UK.
UK Tourist Attractions
There are numerous sites in the UK, which stretch from the north of the country to the south, each offering their own individual story. As there are so many it is difficult to mention them all. Whether you wish to see the famous Tower Bridge in London or Loch Ness in the highlands of Scotland hiring a car makes it ideal. You could even stop off at the Roman Baths in Avon along the way.
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