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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Greater_LondonGreater London - Wikipedia

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   Greater London is the administrative area of London, England, which is coterminous with the London region. It contains 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs, which form a ceremonial county also called Greater London, and the City of London.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Greater-LondonGreater London | History, Geography & Culture | Britannica

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   May 25, 2024 · Greater London forms the core of a larger metropolitan area (with a proportionately larger population) that extends as far as 45 miles (70 km) from the centre. Area 607 square miles (1,572 square km).

   Borough	Area(square Miles)	Area(square Km)	Population (2001)
   City of London	1.1	3	7,185
   Camden	8.4	22	198,020
   Hackney	7.4	19	202,824
   Hammersmith and Fulham	6.3	16	165,242

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4. theculturetrip.com › europe › united-kingdomWhat's The Difference Between London And The City Of London?

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   Dec 24, 2023 · Anyone coming to the UK capital may be confused to hear that the City of London and London are not the same thing. Essentially, there are two Londons: Greater London and the City of London, otherwise known as the City or the Square Mile.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LondonLondon - Wikipedia

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   London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million, [6] and its metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million.

6. www.britannica.com › place › LondonLondon | History, Maps, Population, Area, & Facts | Britannica

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   1 day ago · London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center.

   • London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.’s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London...
   • London’s founding can be traced to 43 CE, when the Roman armies began their occupation of Britain under Emperor Claudius. At a point just north of...
   • During World War II London suffered intense aerial bombardment by Nazi forces during the Blitz, a campaign from September 1940 to May 1941 that dev...
   • London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom, and it is also the country’s economic, t...
   • London is situated in southeastern England, lying on both sides of the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.

7. www.london.gov.ukLondon City Hall - Healthy Schools London | Healthy Schools

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   Official website of Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the 25 London Assembly Members. Policy, news, jobs, contacts.

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   How big is Greater London?

   • Area Greater London, 607 square miles (1,572 square km). Pop. (2001) Greater London, 7,172,091; (2011 prelim.) Greater London, 8,173,941. London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan.

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   What county does Greater London belong to?

   • Most of Greater London south of the Thames belongs to the historic county of Surrey, while most of Greater London north of the Thames belongs historically to the county of Middlesex. Area Greater London, 607 square miles (1,572 square km). Pop. (2001) Greater London, 7,172,091; (2011 prelim.) Greater London, 8,173,941.

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   What is London known for?

   • Greater London, 8,173,941. London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center. Learn more about London.

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   Is London a city?

   • “The City,” as it is known, is only a component, relatively small in area, of the larger urban area known as London. Its area corresponds closely to that of the ancient city from which modern London has grown.

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9. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g191259The 10 Best Things to Do in Greater London - 2024 (with Photos)

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   Things to Do in Greater London, England: See Tripadvisor's 985,280 traveller reviews and photos of Greater London tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Greater London. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.