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Country Name |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
242,521 km2 |
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Capital |
London |
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Population |
59,600,000 |
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Language |
English |
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Currency |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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Time zone |
-1hr compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
0044 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
There have been no relevant reports.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of a collection of islands located between the Atlantic Ocean to the northwest, the North Sea to the east, and the English Channel to the south. At 950km long, Great Britain is the largest island. The widest point in the south extends for 600 km, and the narrowest point in the north of Scotland is less than 50 km.
The area's climate is influenced by the elevations near the west coast and the Atlantic winds from the west.
The 'influence of the Gulf Stream prevents the temperatures on the island from dropping too far, which never fall as low as the latitude would dictate. The rainy season varies from area to area, but is normally in the autumn. Rainfall is abundant in the western regions, but lower than average in the south-eastern plains.
