Clothing: Fall and winter clothing is needed from about September through April; spring and summer clothing is useful the rest of the year.

Health: Good medical facilities are available. Living conditions are generally excellent, with no unusual health hazards.

Telecommunications: London and nearly all U.K. localities have an automatic dial-through telephone system. Cities in the United States and Western Europe also may be reached by direct-dialing. Internal and international services are efficient. London is five time zones ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: The United Kingdom is a crossroads for international aviation and shipping and also is accessible by highway and train from points throughout Europe. Rail, air, and bus transportation in the United Kingdom is excellent, and travel between all points is quick and easy. Rental cars are available. Traffic moves on the left.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, October 1990.