Setting up a macbook air

HElp help help. Although I have an IPad and iPhone I am new to the actual macs. Got my new MacBook Air today and already considering sending back as need a degree to set up!!!! I can't get past the welcome screen. I have read through the voice over info so many times and have tried to select United Kingdom option but it just won't have it. So frustrated. Can anyone tell me what to do please

You have 90 days of free telephone support. You might give that a try. Or you can take it back to the Apple Store where you purchased it and ask for someone to help you with the setup.
You should have a network connection, preferably Ethernet. When you make your selection from the list you need to click on the OK button. Pressing RETURN or double-clicking on the selection will not work. The Setup Assistant should begin with asking for your country selection.

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