About the UK - Introduction

Specific information for UK citizens and visitors to the UK

The Frequently Asked Questions section provides information about a range of government regulations covering travel, taxation, customs entitlements, pensions, obtaining copies of birth certificates, quarantine requirements, getting married in UK, importing personal medications, war service medals and records of service.

A range of UK government websites can also provide useful additional information. Visitors to the UK can access specific information on tourism at the Visit Britain website. The British Council provides information on arts, culture and education. The i-uk gateway also contains a wealth of facts, figures and fun info about the UK.

General information on the United Kingdom

What's the highest mountain? How is the UK governed? What's the weather like?

The answers to these and many other questions can be found under the specific subject headings:

• Geography, Population and History
• Science, Technology and the Environment
• International Relations
• Monarch, Parliament and Government
• Society, Education and Health
• Economy and Justice

Economic comparison

Access a comparison between the British and Australian economies , prepared by the High Commission's Economic Section.

Colour brochures

A range of colour brochures on aspects of UK life, society and culture is also available to download : especially useful for school projects.

Further information

Contact the High Commission's information library for more advice.