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Lontoo, known in English as London, is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, located in southeastern England along the River Thames. It is a major global city, central to politics, finance, culture, and education.

The city is divided into the City of London, a small historic financial district with its own governance, and Greater London, which comprises 32 boroughs overseen by the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London.

London has a population of approximately nine million within Greater London and is one of Europe’s most ethnically diverse areas. It hosts a range of major institutions: the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, and numerous multinational firms. It is also a leading cultural capital with world-class museums, theatres, and universities.

Notable landmarks include the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye. The city has a long maritime and colonial history, and its influence extended globally through trade, science, and the arts.

London is served by extensive public transport, including the London Underground, known as the Tube, the world’s oldest metro system, alongside buses, rail services, and river crossings. Heathrow and Gatwick are its largest airports, with additional facilities at Stansted, Luton, and City.

Educational institutions include University College London, Imperial College London, and King’s College London, among others. London’s international character is reinforced by languages, cuisine, media, and a broad international population.