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The United Kingdom, with London as its bustling capital, has a population of 59 million. It is a melting pot of languages, with English as the official language alongside Welsh, Urdu, and more. Enjoy a temperate climate and savor classic British cuisine such as hearty breakfasts with eggs, bacon, and fried bread, delectable fish and chips for lunch, and roast pork for dinner, capped off with cozy tea time. Major holidays like New Year's Day and St. Patrick's Day add to the cultural richness, making it an enticing destination for travelers.
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United Kingdom By: Hannah Hayes and Elizabeth Sanders
Capital and Population • The capital of the United Kingdom is London, England. • The population is 59 million people.
Language and Climate • People from the UK speak a variety of different languages. They speak English (official language), Welsh, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gaelic. • The climate is temperate.
Food • Breakfast: • Eggs, bacon, bangers (sausage), fried bread, mushrooms, and baked beans. • Lunch: • Fish and chips • Dinner: • Roast pork • Between lunch and dinner time • People from the UK like to have tea time.
Holidays • January 1, which is New Years Day. New Years Day is when people throw parties and celebrate the coming of a new year. • March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of Saint Patrick. • In May there is a holiday in London called “May Day.” May Day is like Labour Day. People have parties and they dance.
Currency Currency: Pounds sterling 1 pound= $1.64 0.6113= 1 pound
Travelocity Packet #1 • Date: April 12, 2011 • Time- Depart: 9:25 P.M. • Date: April 13, 2011 • Time- Arrive: 12:25 P.M. • Hotel: Hilton London Paddington
Travelocity Packet #1 • Total Amount: $9,987 • Per Person: $4,994 • Save: -$226 • Date: April 30, 2011 • Time-Depart: 3:15 P.M. • Time-Arrive @ DFW Airport: 7:20 P.M.
Travelocity Packet #2 • Date: April 15, 2011 • Time- Depart: 5:45 A.M. • Time- Arrive: 10:45 P.M. • Hotel: The May Fair
Travelocity Packet #2 • Total: $11,291 • Per Person: 5,646 • Save: -$323 • Date: May 5,2011 • Time- Depart: 9:30 A.M. • Time: Arrive: 1:40 P.M.