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• London is the capital of England and is the largest city in UK.


• Romans founded London almost 2,000 years ago.


• London is located on the river Thames, in Southeast England.


• London is the top city tourist destination in the world. Over 25 million people visit London each year.


• London has a population of close to 8 million people.


• London spreads across area of 620 square miles.


• A little over 40% of Londoners belong to minority ethnic groups.


• Close to the Tower Bridge, the Monument stands as a memorial of the Great Fire of London. The Monument is one of the city`s central points. Tower Bridge itself is a definite landmark of the capital. The bridge was equipped with a seesaw mechanism that cleared the waterway for the incoming vessels in just three minutes. The bridge is raised only a couple of times a week and 24 hours' notice is required.