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Living in Britain proves to be an interesting one because of the peaceful co-existence of people of different ethnic groups. The dominant language in Britain is English, but many other dialects are spoken in different parts of Britain. The accent of English differs from one county to the other in Britain. Despite the predominance of English, nearly 250 other languages are spoken in Britain.
Most of the people living in Britain are believers of Christianity. But, the adherents of other faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Muslim constitute a fair part of the Britain population. All these communities enjoy a peaceful coexistence. They take part in each others' religious festivals. The immigrants from many countries have chosen Britain as their shelter for years. The growing economy, the locale, climate and civic amenities, and many other factors have together made living in Britain a good option. The immigrants have mostly opted for staying in London since this city offers the maximum job opportunities. Most of the Britain industries are centered around London.
The Government and the police of Britain have ensured a convenient stay for the people in Britain. The Britain police forces are always alert to guarantee a trouble free stay for the citizens. Health insurance is offered to every Britain citizen by the Government. The private and government hospitals coexist to assure a safe health for the people of Britain.
The people in Britain enjoy an advanced system of communication in the country. The international airports in Britain count an excess of 50, which assure speedy communication between Britain and other countries. The tube rail, buses, trams and taxis ply in most part of the country. These means of transportations have assured a comfortable communication within the country.
Britain is internationally famous for its excellent educational facilities. It is the home to some of the most famous schools, colleges and universities of the world. The reputation of the British Public schools and the premier universities like Oxford and Cambridge have spread far and wide. Britain ensures high literacy and education among its citizens as well. The primary education is mandatory and are imparted free of cost to children between the ages of five and sixteen.
The cost of living in Britain varies widely in the different parts of the country. Compared to London, the costs of goods in other cities of Britain are relatively cheaper. Accommodation cost is also very high in London. Renting a room or a house in the city of London is more expensive than renting the same in the south eastern part of England. A studio apartment in Central London costs a rent of about 190 pounds per week. A flat with one bedroom in Central London comes at a weekly rent of nearly 250 pounds.
The cost of hotel rooms is quite high in the major cities of Britain. It is advisable that tourists book their hotel rooms in advance. The cost of transport is also high in London which is the major tourist hub in Britain. A taxi ride for 1 mile in London costs nearly 5 pounds. London tubes are relatively cheaper. One-way ride on a London tube costs around 4 pounds.
The nightlife in Britain is quite exhilarating. There are number of pubs, discos an nightclubs where the local residents as well as the visitors can have a great amount of fun. The array of restaurants and eateries in Britain are also amazing. There are outlets where one can pamper one's taste-buds with culinary delights from all over the world.
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