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True or false: London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom?

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True or false: The City of London was founded by the Romans as Londinium?

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True or false: The City of Westminster has hosted the national government and parliament for centuries?

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True or false: The name 'London' historically refers to the metropolis split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire?

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True or false: Greater London is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority?

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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million.[note 1] It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) ______ down to the North Sea and has been a major settlement for nearly two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and retains its medieval boundaries.[note 2] The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" also refers to the metropolis around this core, historically split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised Greater London, which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.[note 3] As one of the world's major global cities, London exerts a strong influence on world art, entertainment, fashion, c.

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The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as ______ and retains its medieval boundaries.

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The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the ______ and parliament.

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Since 1965, Greater London is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London ______.

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London exerts a strong influence on world art, entertainment, ______, c.

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London

Capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom.

City of London

The ancient core and financial center of London, established by the Romans.

City of Westminster

Hosts the national government and parliament of the UK.

Historical Extent of London

The area around London's core, encompassing parts of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire.

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Greater London

Governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

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Estuary

A tidal mouth of a river where it meets the sea.

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Londinium

The name given to the City of London by the Romans.

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National Government

The seat of power in the U.K.

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Greater London Authority

Governs Greater London.

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London's Influence

A significant global influence from London.

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Study Notes

London Overview

  • London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million.
  • London stands on the River Thames in south-east England, at the head of a 50-mile estuary down to the North Sea.
  • It has been a major settlement for nearly two millennia.

The City of London

  • The City of London was founded by the Romans as Londinium.
  • It retains its medieval boundaries and serves as the city's ancient core and financial centre.

The City of Westminster

  • The City of Westminster, located to the west of the City of London, has hosted the national government and parliament for centuries.

Greater London

  • The name "London" also refers to the metropolis around the core, historically split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire.
  • Since 1965, Greater London has been governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

Global Influence

  • London exerts a strong influence on world art, entertainment, fashion, and culture.

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