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Perhaps England's greatest cultural export has been the English language, the current lingua franca of the international community. There are astonishing regional variations in accents, and it is not unusual to find those in southern England claiming to need an interpreter to communicate with anyone living north of Oxford.
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| London | 1.00 am | 12.00 noon | 9.00 pm | | Tokyo | 10.00 am | 9.00 pm | 6.00 am^ | | Sydney | 12.00 pm | 11.00 pm | 8.00 am^ | | Wellington | 2.00 pm | 1.00 am^ | 10.00 am^ | | San Francisco | 5.00 pm* | 4.00 am | 1.00 pm | | New York | 8.00 pm* | 7.00 am | 4.00 pm |
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Did you know that a £20 railcard will get you a 33% discount on most train fares in London and is valid for a year? Or that fast trains, travelling at 125mph, can transport you from London to Manchester in 2.5 hours?
You might be surprised to learn that a two-bedroom flat in London is rarely less than £1000 per month or that most expats choose one of the 2,500 independent schools for their children, also known as public schools.
The ANZ Guide to the United Kingdom provides a wealth of information on day-to-day living, including valuable resources to help you get settled. Information includes shopping, banking and business hours, transport information, help with finding accommodation and schooling, details of the UK health system plus some great tips on leisure, food, wine, etiquette and much more.
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