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Bookmark & shareSeaside style and a spritely scene make Brighton no plain Jane.
If ambitious London has an artistic little sister then she is Brighton. Flush with retro boutique shops, cool bars, fabulous restaurants, art galleries and vibrant crowds, this coastal city is one of England's gems and should be a highlight of any visit to this part of the country.
Fast Facts
Population
206,648
Currency
Name: Pound Sterling
Code: GBP
Symbol: £
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+44
Weights & Measures
Metric
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