London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom. With an estimated 8,308,369 residents in 2012, London is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and is the largest city in the European Union.Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) mediaeval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core.The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area,governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
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London, England
Step into London's vibrant tapestry, where majestic Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and iconic Big Ben stand tall amidst a kaleidoscope of cultures. ... more
Hillingdon, England
Hillingdon is a suburban area within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is situated in the westernmost borough of Greater London, England in the United ... more
