London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Basic information

• Country

  England

• Language

  English

• Currency

  pound sterling

• Area

  3000 Square Miles

• Population

  18.8 million

• Time Zone

  GMT

• Time to Travel

  April, December

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Tourism is one of London's biggest industries. London is the most visited city in the world by international tourists with 18.8 million international visitors per year.