London
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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. It produces 17% of the UK's GDP and the City of London is one of the world's major financial centres. The capital of the former global empire, London is a leader in culture, communications, politics, finance, and the arts and has considerable influence worldwide. New York City, Tokyo (civitas de facto) and Paris are often listed with London as the four major global cities. London is also known worldwide by these names in other languages.
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Capital city - United Kingdom - England - GDP - City of London - Global empire - Culture - Communications - Politics - Finance - Arts - New York City - Tokyo - Paris - Global cities - These names in other languages
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London is the largest city in the European Union. The estimated population of Greater London on 1 January 2005 was 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of over 12.5 million inhabitants. London's population includes a very diverse range of peoples, cultures, and religions, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, and the world.
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European Union - Greater London - 1 January - 2005 - Metropolitan area - Cosmopolitan - Europe
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London is the home of many global institutions, organisations and companies, and as such retains a leading role in global affairs. It has a great number of important buildings, including world-famous museums, theatres, concert halls, airports, railway stations, palaces, and offices. It is also the location of many foreign embassies, consulates and High Commissions.
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Museum - Theatre - Concert hall - Airport - Railway station - Palace - Embassies - Consulate - High Commissions
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A resident of London is referred to as a Londoner.
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