About London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. Because of its size, it is known to be the largest metropolitan area in the European Union. London is one of the world’s most important financial centers. The bulk of its business and financial dealings reaches almost all corners of the world. In terms of fashion, education, entertainment and the arts, London is an acknowledged hub where nearly all international companies dealing in these kinds of undertakings has offices in London. And just like other major cities of the world, London is alive 24 hours everyday.
You can find in central London headquarters of top listed corporations of the world. As of this date, more than half of the UK’s top 100 corporations are based in the city of London while more than 100 of Europe’s largest corporations are housed on the financial streets of the city. These international headquarters reach nearly all parts of the world in conducting their business with their worldwide networks of branches. Because of the many historical spots that would attract tourism, London is a major tourist destination. This is true for both domestic visitors from all over the United Kingdom and from abroad. Tourism is a major industry for the city of London, giving an estimated 15 billion pounds yearly to the city coffers.
London historical landmarks would include four World Heritage sites. These are the Tower of London, the famed and historic settlement of Greenwich, the Royal Botanical Garden Kew, Westminster Abbey and the last being the St. Margaret Church. Aside from these World Heritage Sites, other historical landmarks within London are the House of Parliament, the Big Ben, Downing Street, Trafalgar square and St. Paul’s Cathedral Buckingham Palace is the most visited site by tourist where they can witness the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside of the palace.
The liberal immigration laws of Great Britain resulted to the prevalence of a greater mix of culture whereby in London alone, there are more than three hundred languages spoken within the city. A census taken as of July 2007 put the official figure of London’s population at 7,556,900 within the area of greater London. This figure would officially make London as the most populous municipality in the entire European Union. The huge population of London would make the public transport network as one of the most extensive in the world. International air passenger traffic at London’s Heathrow airport has likewise the highest volume in the world which would make London as a city with the highest rate of air travelers.
