Intro to London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. The city has been Western Europe's largest city for centuries: as early as in 1700 more than 575,000 people lived in London.
Today London is not only the largest city but also one of the most visited thanks to its numerous famous attractions such as the Tower Bridge and the Big Ben.
Intro to London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. The city has been Western Europe's largest city for centuries: as early as in 1700 more than 575,000 people lived in London.
Today London is not only the largest city but also one of the most visited thanks to its numerous famous attractions such as the Tower Bridge and the Big Ben.
London Facts
Country:United Kingdom
Country:England
Currency:Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language:English
Population
city: 8,866,541 (2018)
metro: 14,372,596 (2019)
Timezone:Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Sights & Attractions in London
