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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Official website of Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the 25 London Assembly Members. Policy, news, jobs, contacts.
From the Crown Jewels to the infamous Tower ravens, experience history where it happened at iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Time Zone: BST (British Summer Time) UTC/GMT +1 hour. Daylight Saving Time started on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 1:00 am.
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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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