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Shortly about London City |
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London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. An important settlement for around two millennia. London is a major tourist destination.
London is today one of the world's most important business and financial centres and its influence in politics, culture, education, |
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entertainment, media and sport, all contribute to its status as one of the key global cities. London is the most populous city in the European Union. |
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Inside & Out Programs |
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Defining London. London, also commonly known as ... |
the Greater London area is one of the regions of England; its local government is the Greater London Authority. The urban sprawl of conurbation covers larger population. |
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Early London. Although there is some evidence ... |
of scattered pre-Roman settlement in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans in AD 43, following the Roman invasion of Britain. |
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Topography and climate |
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Built environment |
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Parks and gardens |
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National government |
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Literature and film |
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London has a temperate climate with regular but generally light precipitation whole year. |
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