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London (pronunciation (help·info); IPA: /ˈlʌndən/) is the largest urban area and capital of England and the United Kingdom. At its core, the ancient City of London, to which the name historically belongs, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century the name "London" has also referred to the whole metropolis which has developed around it.[1] Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England[2] and the Greater London administrative area,[3] with its own elected mayor and assembly.[4]

An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been the centre of many important movements and phenomena throughout history, such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. In light of this, the city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and its popularity has increased over the years due to the city's economic growth.[5] London boasts four World Heritage Sites; these are (a) the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church, (b) the Tower of London, (c) the historic settlement of Greenwich, and (d) the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centres,[6] and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contribute to its status as a major global city.[7]

  • Founded by the Romans
  • Centre(note!) of important movements
  • Popular tourist destination & economic growth (does not follow)
  • World heritage sites (list is wonky)
  • Leading business and culture, influence thereof
  • Capital of the world

London has an official population of 7,512,400 (as of mid-2006) within the boundaries of Greater London[8] and is the most populous municipality in the European Union. The urban area of London extends beyond the limits of Greater London and has a population of 8,278,251 (as of 2001). The metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of between 12 and 14 million. London's diverse population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and over 300 languages are spoken within the city.[9] It is an international transport hub, with five major international airports serving the area and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world,[10] and the multi-terminal Heathrow Airport carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.[11]

  • Official population, largest city in EU
  • 12-14 million besides (metro area)
  • Diverse population
  • Transport, particularly its airport

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London (pronunciation (help·info); IPA: /ˈlʌndən/) is the largest urban area and capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the most populous municipality in the European Union, with an official population of 7,512,400 (as of mid-2006) within the boundaries of Greater London,[8] and the urban area extending past that has a population of 8,278,251 (as of 2001). The metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of between 12 and 14 million. London's diverse population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and over 300 languages are spoken within the city.[12] Its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts has contributed to its status as a major global city.[13]

An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, it has been the centre of many important movements and phenomena throughout history, such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. London boasts four World Heritage Sites: The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church; the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. As a result, the city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and its popularity has increased over the years due to the city's economic growth.[14]

The city's core, the ancient City of London, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century the name "London" has also referred to the whole metropolis which has developed around it.[1] Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England[2] and the Greater London administrative area,[3] with its own elected mayor and assembly.[4]

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  1. ^ a b Mills, A., Dictionary of London Place Names, (2001)
  2. ^ a b Government Offices for the English Regions - Fact Files: London
  3. ^ a b Elcock, H., Local Government, (1994)
  4. ^ a b Jones, B., Kavanagh, D., Norton, P. & Moran, M., Politics UK, (2004)
  5. ^ Very British Career Fair - Visit Overseas. Y-axis Overseas Careers. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
  6. ^ Z/Yen Limited (November 2005). The Competitive Position of London as a Global Financial Centre (PDF). CityOfLondon.gov.uk. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.
  7. ^ It has also been named as the Capital of the World * [1]
  8. ^ a b T 08: Selected age groups for local authorities in the United Kingdom; estimated resident population; Mid-2006 Population Estimates. Office for National Statistics (August 22, 2007).
  9. ^ Languages spoken in the UK population.. CILT. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  10. ^ The difficult issue of airports in Ile-de-France. IAURIF. Retrieved on 2006-09-22.
  11. ^ Heathrow as a hub. FutureHeathrow.org. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.
  12. ^ Languages spoken in the UK population.. CILT. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  13. ^ It has been named as the Capital of the World * [2]
  14. ^ Very British Career Fair - Visit Overseas. Y-axis Overseas Careers. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.