The United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland (who together make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom’s geography is varied, and includes cliffs along some coastlines, highlands and lowlands and many islands off the coast of Scotland. The United Kingdom today is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential in the wider world. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for many travelers. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom is London. The United Kingdom is a very expensive country, although the Pound's somewhat dramatic recent falls against many currencies, especially the Euro, are helping some overseas tourists who are finding things are now cheaper than they are in their home countries. However, the high cost of basics such as transport, accommodation and food means that you'll spend around £50 per day as a budget traveler and more if you want to afford luxuries such as taxis, 3 star hotels, and meals in restaurants. If you require a car to continue your journey, car rental company has its desk at major UK Airports and there is wide range of vehicles on offer. A car will get you pretty much anywhere in the United Kingdom. All of the United Kingdom drives on the left - the opposite side from mainland Europe and the USA, but the same as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa and a number of other countries. Visitors from the United States and Canada should bear in mind that as in the rest of Europe most cars in the United Kingdom are manual transmission, and that car rental companies will allocate you a manual transmission car by default unless you specifically ask for an automatic when you make a reservation.