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United Kingdom, London

United Kingdom, London. Mr . Greaser 11-30-10. London’s location and Geographic features. London is located in England in the country of Europe and is the Capital of the United Kingdom. London is approximately 607 sq miles and is also the capital of England.

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United Kingdom, London

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  1. United Kingdom, London Mr. Greaser 11-30-10

  2. London’s location and Geographic features London is located in England in the country of Europe and is the Capital of the United Kingdom. London is approximately 607 sq miles and is also the capital of England. London’s the largest metropolitan area in the UK and the largest urban zone in the European union. London lies south east of England on the Thames River. The Thames river is a floodplain surrounded by gently rolling hills. Central London is flat or low-rising. In the north a ridge capped by sands of the Bagshot Formation forms high grounds. Minor hills are developed in various gravel terrace deposits of the Thames River.

  3. London’s climate and weather London’s climate is temperate marine with an average temperature of 51 degrees F. Summers are warm with a high of 73 degrees F. July is the hottest month. Winters are chilly, but rarely freezing. January is the coldest month with a temperature of 41 degrees F. January 1795 London hit a record low of -6 Degrees F. Snow is uncommon because the heat of the urban area can make London up to 5 degrees warmer. London has a very light precipitation London has to watch its rainfall because the Thames river is very vulnerable to flooding.

  4. London’s Demographics Population= 7,556,900 Population Density = 11,760 inhabitants per sq. mi. With increasing industrialization London’s population has grown rapidly in the 19th and 20th century. Before the second world war London’s population peaked at approximately 8 million people. London is ranked 4th in the world in number of billionaires. London's very diverse and includes religions such as- Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist, Pagan, and its most important Christian. The 2001 census shows that 27.1 % of London’s population were born outside the UK. More than 300 spoken languages in it’s boundaries

  5. London’s Economy GDP= $669 billion. GDP per capita= $44,401 in Euros. London is the center of business, finance, politics, culture, and style. London generates approximately 20% of the UK’s GDP. London has 480 oversea banks and 32 boroughs. 325,000 people are employed in financial services in London. London’s prime in industry is tourism and finance.

  6. London’s History

  7. London’s Government London has a city wide and local government. Mayor of London- has executive powers. London Assembly- accepts or rejects the mayors proposals. Current Mayor is Boris Johnson. The local authorities are responsible for – local planning, schools, social services, local roads, and waste management. London has the Metropolitan Police force, the City of London Police, and the British transport police (handle policing on the underground.) London is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom. London’s crime rate is 9.5 per every 1000 people. In 2009 in London crimes include -148 homicides -3,295 Gun related crimes -12,611 Knife related crimes -33,463 Robberies

  8. London’s Education Centers London has 43 universities and 5 major medical schools. London has 97,150 international students. The University College London (UCL) is ranked 4th in the world. Universities of London are divided into federal university of London and other universities. Education is only required for children ages 5 to 16. In 2013 it will be required for children ages 17 and 18 years old to also attend school before moving on to further education.

  9. University College London Kings college London Imperial College London University of London

  10. London’s Forms of Transportation Quickest way to get around London is the Underground aka “The Tube” London’s Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world. London’s most famous icon, “The Double-Decker Bus” London has over 17,000 bus stops, 800 buses, 700 bus routes, and 6 million passengers every weekend. London also has Taxies which are paid by the meter. Car travel is rare in the city, but common in suburbs. Many people ride cycles around the city because they are cheap and easier to get around in. London also has 5 major airports.

  11. London’s Airports London Heathrow Airport- 15mi west of central London (One of the worlds busiest airports) London Gatwick Airport- 28mi south of London (Serves the most routes in Europe) London Luton Airport- 35mi north of London London Stansted Airport- 30mi north east of London (Single runway & center for low-priced & commuter airlines) London City Airport- borough of Newham in East London (primarily serves the London financial district)

  12. London’s Monuments, Landmarks, & Architecture Tower of London- fortress on the Thames River. The London Eye- 443 ft tall, worlds largest observation wheel. Big Ben- One of the worlds largest 4 faced clocks. The Jewel Tower- 1 or 2 surviving sections of the medieval royal palace of Westminster. 4 world heritage sites- The Tower of London, the Royal Baltic Gardens, The Palace of Westminster, & St. Margaret’s church. London’s architecture is too diverse to label in one style, but it ranges from very old to modern. Most older buildings in London are made of mainly yellow brick, and some Portland stone.

  13. London’s Entertainment, Sports, & Tourism Popular tourist sites include- The British Museum, Tower of London, London Eye, Big Ben, Shakespeare globe theater, Sherlock Holmes Museum, and the jewel tower. Parks- Hyde, St. James, Kensington, The Green Park Tourists can get a “London Pass” which allows entrance to 55 of the most popular tourist sites plus discounts. London is the most visited city in the world. In 2012 London will be the first city to host the summer Olympics 3 times. London has over 40 Theaters The London zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. London has 15 million international visitors per year.

  14. BIBLIOGRAHPY • Ackroyd, Peter (2001), London: The Biography, London: Vintage, p. 880, ISBN0099422581 • Aubin, Robert Arnold (February 2008), "London in flames, London in glory: poems on the fire and rebuilding of London", The London Plan Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London Consolidated with Alterations since 2004 (Rutgers University Presson's Concerts" /> London's two muthor), http://www.london.gov.uk/thelondonplan/docs/londonplan08.pdf • Miles, Barry (2010), London Calling, Atlantic Books, ISBN9781843546139 • Mills, David (2001), Dictionary of London Place Names, Oxford Paperbacks, ISBN978-0192801067, OCLC45406491 • Noorthouk, J (1773), A New History of London, Centre for Metropolitan History, http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=332

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