The United Kingdom sits just off continental Europe. Though separated only by the narrow Strait of Dover, the country has long guarded its distinctive identity. London is one of the world’s foremost global cities. Here people from countless backgrounds ply the many streets filled with iconic English landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. To the north, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds are beloved around the world for their English Premier League football teams. The Scottish Highlands are extraordinarily beautiful and favored destinations for nature lovers. In Belfast in Northern Ireland you can see where the Titanic was built and set sail on its ill-fated voyage. Known round the world for great shopping, culture, music, and entertainment, visitors will find much to enjoy in the United Kingdom.