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London (pronounced: /ˈlʌndən/) is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the UK's largest and most populous metropolitan area and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. A major settlement for two millennia, its history goes back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London's core, the ancient City of London, the 'square mile', retains its mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the nineteenth century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis developed around it. Today, the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly. London is a leading global city and one of the world's largest financial centres with the largest city GDP in Europe. Central London is home to the headquarters of most of the UK's top 100 listed companies (the FTSE 100) and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest. London's influence in politics, finance, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in general contributes to its global position. It is a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will host the 2012 Summer Olympics. London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church. (via Wikipedia)


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Leader: Greater London Authority

Area Code: 020 and others

Time Zone: GMT

Metro population: 12,300,000 to 13,945,000

Total Area (sq. mi): 659

Elevation (m): 24

Urban Population: 8,278,251

As of: July 2007 est.

Longitude (Seconds): 29

Latitude: N

Longitude: W

Name: London

Latitude (Minutes): 30

Longitude (Minutes): 7

Latitude (Seconds): 29

Total Population: 7,556,900

Also Known As: The Big Smoke

Website: http://www.london.gov.uk/

Longitude (Degrees): 0


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