Welcome to the city of London
London is a big city in the South-East of England, on the River Thames. It is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It has a population of 7.5 million people and is the largest city in the United Kingdom and in Europe. It is the world's largest financial centre, slightly ahead of New York City.[2][3][4]
London was started by the Romans in 43 AD and called Londinium which was later shortened to London. London is also known as Lunnainn inScottish, Llundain in Welsh and Londain in Irish.
For a long time, London was a small city and all its people lived inside the walls that were built by the Romans. This area is still called the City of London. Around the city, there were many villages. Gradually, as more and more people came to live there, the villages joined together into one huge city, which is now called "London" or Greater London.
Most people in London are English. However, London also has many migrants, who come from many different countries, speaking different languages and with different religions and cultures. There are also many people from different countries who stay in London on business. Many people visit London as tourists, to see the famous "Sights of London" which include palaces, churches and museums.
London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.
London was started by the Romans in 43 AD and called Londinium which was later shortened to London. London is also known as Lunnainn inScottish, Llundain in Welsh and Londain in Irish.
For a long time, London was a small city and all its people lived inside the walls that were built by the Romans. This area is still called the City of London. Around the city, there were many villages. Gradually, as more and more people came to live there, the villages joined together into one huge city, which is now called "London" or Greater London.
Most people in London are English. However, London also has many migrants, who come from many different countries, speaking different languages and with different religions and cultures. There are also many people from different countries who stay in London on business. Many people visit London as tourists, to see the famous "Sights of London" which include palaces, churches and museums.
London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.
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