London Essential Info
Overview
Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of both England and of the United Kingdom, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Situated on the River Thames in South-East England, Greater London has an official population of a little over 8 million. However, London's urban area stretched to 9,787,426 in 2011, while the figure of 14 million for the city's wider metropolitan area more accurately reflects its size and importance. Considered one of the world's leading "global cities", London remains an international capital of culture, music, education, fashion, politics, finance and trade.
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Best Time To Go
Apr-Jul, Sep
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Fun Facts
- The village of London founded in 1826, was named after the English capital of London.
- The city’s
nickname is “The Forest City” because it was built in the middle of a forest. - In 1875, London's first iron bridge, the Blackfriars Street Bridge, was constructed.
- Between 1959 and 1984, London contained the largest concentration of serial killers in the world, as the city was startled by 29 murders.
- Justin Bieber, a popular singer and songwriter, was born in London.
Popular Foods
- Pan Roasted Lake Trout
- White Bean and Bacon Chowder