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 LONDON

Is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom.

Standing on the River Thames. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core.

London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres.

London is a world cultural capital. 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.London is the world's leading investment destination, hosting more international retailers In2012, London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world.