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Oxford, United Kingdom
The UK is a country of contrasts that suits all
tastes. Whatever your cup of tea - and you'd better get used to
that in England - it won't disappoint. It has an intricate past,
an engrossing present and a fascinating future.
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It's considered the home of one of England's most prestigious
and oldest universities, so where better to learn English and see
what all the fuss is about? Oxford is one of those places that actually
does live up to expectation. With its magnificent architecture,
attractive cobbled streets, lazy riverside walks, punting on the
Cherwell, glistening spires over meadows and thriving student life,
it cannot fail to disappoint. Old and new live happily alongside
each other here: young brains work away in centuries-old colleges,
pints are downed in dark, comfy pubs and cash is splashed in trendy
new bars. And away from the academic scene is a flourishing city
with a strong manufacturing past and a busy, commercial centre,
just a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswold hills and surrounding
medieval villages.
Climate
England's climate is mild and damp, with temperatures moderated
by the light winds that blow in off its relatively warm seas. Temperatures
inland don't get much below freezing in winter (December to February),
or much above 30°C (86°F) in summer (June to August). The north
is the coldest area; London, the south-east and the West Country
are the warmest. Rainfall is greatest in hilly areas and in the
West Country. You can expect cloudy weather and light drizzle in
any part of England at any time.
City Sights
Oxford University Museum of Natural |
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