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United kingdom

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Tipping: In hotels, a service charge of 10 to 12% is usual, which may be added to the bill. 10 to 15% is usual for restaurants; if this has already been added to the bill, a further tip is not required.

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Interesting facts about United kingdom
: Northwest Europe.
Area: 242,514 sq km (93,788 sq miles).
Population: 62.1 million (2010).
Population Density: 254.7 per sq km.
Capital: London. Population: 7.5 million (2007).
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz. Square three-pin plugs are standard.
Head of Government: Prime Minister David Cameron since 2010.
Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II since 1953.
Location: Northwest Europe.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).
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