The English name of London is London, and its alias is Fog City. Area 1577.3 km2. The population is 75 12400. Famous scenic spots include: Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, British Museum, etc. Famous airports: Heathrow Airport and Garwick Airport. Railway station: St. Pancras station.
London is one of the top ten cities in the world. With a long history of 2,000 years, it is the capital of all dynasties, with numerous places of interest. With first-class museums, art galleries and buildings, it is a world-famous tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists from home and abroad every year. London has developed transportation, and subways, trains and buses are connected into a network, making it very convenient to travel. In London, you can also taste delicious food from all over the world. China City (Chinatown) is located in the city center, where many China restaurants and China shopping centers are located. It is the center of China people's activities.
Banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges and trade management institutions are concentrated in the City of London. West London is the seat of the royal palace, parliament and government departments, as well as big shops, theaters and high-end residential areas. At the eastern end of London is the pier, an industrial area and a residential area for workers. Greater London, Britain's most important manufacturing city, accounts for one-sixth of British employees. Famous for general machinery and motors; There are also aircraft, precision instruments, automobiles, oil refining, chemistry, clothing, paper making, printing, food, cigarettes and other industries.
London is a diversified metropolis, with residents from all over the world and diverse races, religions and cultures. There are more than 300 languages in this city.
London is the third largest city in Europe, of which about 7 1% is white, and 10% is descended from India and Bangladesh. 5% are of African black descent, 5% are of Caribbean black descent, 3% are of mixed race, and about 1% are Chinese. 58.2% of the population believes in Christianity, and 15.8% of the population has no religious belief. About 2 1.8% of London residents were born outside the EU. Although the population of London is less than that of Moscow and Paris, if the population living in London metropolitan area is included, it will surpass Paris to become the largest metropolitan area in Europe, and its population has exceeded the combined population of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As the former capital of the British Empire, London not only received the legacy of the old colonies, but also received a large number of immigrants, resulting in various profound social problems. But on the other hand, it is also one of the conditions for becoming an international metropolis.
London is a shopping paradise, with both old shops serving the British royal family and small shops on the street. Most stores are open from 10 to 18, and Thursday is a late-night shopping day. Many stores are open until 19 or 20. Many small shops in the street are still open on weekends, attracting many ladies. The winter discount is 40%-60%, and the time is from Christmas to 1 end of the month. At the same time, it is also the birthplace of miniskirts, which often lead the latest fashion in the world.
The main festivals in London are Christmas, New Year, Easter and Thanksgiving.
On July 6th, 2005, Beijing time, the117th plenary session of the International Olympic Committee continued in Singapore. After four rounds of voting, London beat Paris 54:50 in the final round and won the right to host the 30th Summer Olympic Games in 20 12. London became the first city to win the right to host the Olympic Games for three times.