London
Capital of England
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of...
Population: 8.982 million (2019)
GSS code: E12000007 (region); E61000001 (GLA)
Local government: 32 London boroughs and the City of London
Region: London
Settled by Romans: AD 47; 1977 years ago, as Londinium
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
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What is London? London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.'s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre.
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Time Zone: BST (British Summer Time) UTC/GMT +1 hour. Daylight Saving Time started on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 1:00 am.
From the Crown Jewels to the infamous Tower ravens, experience history where it happened at iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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