*＊About UK＊*

◇Location and Size◇

The United Kingdomm of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) is composed of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The area of the UK is 244,820 square kilometers. This is two-third of japan, in this connection, the area of japan is 377,835 square kilometers. The UK lies in between latitude 50°N and 60°N. Japan is in between 22°N and 45°N, so the UK is located in north than Hokkaido.

◇How to go to Paris◇


In 2007 the new big station 'St Pancras International Station' was built in London. There are many famous shops, in addition, in 2010 the 5 stars hotel 'St Pancras Chambers' which is right on the station will remodel into 'London Renaissance St Pancras'. The international limited express 'Eurostar' arrive and depart this station. The Eurostar takes you to Paris and Brussels. The top speed is 300 kilometers per hour, so it takes 2 hours 15 minutes to go to Paris and 1 hours 51 minutes to go to Brussels from London.