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London is the capital and largest city of England, and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million, and the largest city in Western Europe by metropolitan area, with a population of 14.8 million.
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The Romans built the city of Londinium along the River Thames in AD 43. The name Londinium (and later 'London') came from the Celtic language of the Ancient Britons. In AD 61, the city was attacked and destroyed. Then the Romans rebuilt the city, and London became an important trading hub.
Another famous old part of Greater London is Westminster, which was a different city from the City of London. In Westminster is Westminster Abbey (a cathedral), the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament, and 10 Downing Street (where the Prime Ministerlives). After the railways were built, London grew much larger. Greater London has 33 bor...
AD 43 – Londinium is founded by the Romans61 – Londinium is sacked by Queen Boudica and the Iceni100 – Londinium becomes the capital of Roman Britain200 – The population is about 6,000London has five major business districts: the City, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Camden & Islington and Lambeth & Southwark. The London Stock Exchange is the most international stock exchange and the largest in Europe.
The city has a huge network of transport systems including trains, underground (metro) and five main airports. The Victorians built many train systems in the mid-19th century (1850s). Their main stations are in London, and the lines go to every part of Great Britain. There were originally five major companies but the five companies became a nationa...
London's biggest tunnel has just been completed to take sewage from the capital to the East where it will be processed.
London has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). It is not usually very hot or cold. It is often cloudy. Summers are generally warm, sometimes hot. Winters are generally cool. Spring and autumnare mild. London has regular, light rain throughout the year. July is the warmest month, with an average temperature at Greenwich...
London has twin and sister city agreements with these cities: 1. Sister cities: 1.1. Berlin, Germany(since 2000) 1.2. New York City, USA(since 2001) 1.3. Moscow, Russia 1.4. Beijing, China(since 2006) 2. Partner cities: 2.1. Paris, France(since 2001) 2.2. Rome, Italy London also has a "partnership" agreement with Tokyo, Japan.
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1 giorno fa · London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center.
- What is London?London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.’s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London...
- When was London founded?London’s founding can be traced to 43 CE, when the Roman armies began their occupation of Britain under Emperor Claudius. At a point just north of...
- Was London bombed during World War II?During World War II London suffered intense aerial bombardment by Nazi forces during the Blitz, a campaign from September 1940 to May 1941 that dev...
- What is London known for?London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom, and it is also the country’s economic, t...
- Where is London located?London is situated in southeastern England, lying on both sides of the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.
