London

Nickname(s):

-

Demonym(s):

Londoner

Founded:

47 A.D.

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

8 962 000

Population (Urban):

9 950 000

Population (Metro):

14 258 000

Population Density (km²):

5 600

Population Density (mi²):

14 500

Largest City in the United Kingdom

Largest City in England

Largest City in Europe

Language:

English

Currency:

Pound

Avg. Summertime High:

24 °C

75 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

14 °C

58 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

9 °C

47 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

3 °C

37 °F

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As one of the major tourist destinations in the world, there's always something to do or see in London. Big Ben is probably the most well-known landmark. But you'll also find sights such as Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey or Buckingham Palace. Trafalgar Square is a major square in the center of the city, near the shopping street known as Oxford Street.

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Skyline of London

The Skyline of London.

Soho Square

SoHo Square in central London.

Building near Russell Square

A building near Russell Square.

Covent Garden

Taken outside of Covent Garden.

London streets

A street in central London.

Bond Street

Bond Street, a very expensive shopping street.

Red double-decker bus in Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square, probably the most famous landmark square in London.

Horse Guards

Horse Guards at The Household Cavalry Museum.

Skateboard park and graffiti

Graffiti in a skateboard park on the banks of the Thames.