London is the capital city of England, and the UK....

London is the capital city of England, and the UK. It is the most popular city in the UK, with a metropolitan area of over 13 Million inhabitants, standing on the river Thames.

London is a leading global city. It is the world's most visited city as measured by international arrivals, and has the world's largest city airport system, measured by passenger traffic. The London metropolitan area is the largest in the EU, with a total population of 14 Million.

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London contains world heritage sights like the Tower of London, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Margaret's Church.

Other famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Picadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and The Shard. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events, and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library, and 40 west-end theaters. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world.