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London

London. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London, the capital of UK, is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is 2,000 years old. Its area is 610 square miles. More than 8 million people live in London. The Thames River. London is situated on river Thames.

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London

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  1. London The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  2. London, the capital of UK, is one of the greatest cities in the world. • It is 2,000 years old. • Its area is 610 square miles. • More than 8 million people live in London.

  3. The Thames River • London is situated on river Thames

  4. The City of London

  5. City of London is one square mile. • It is the world’s financial and commercial centre.

  6. Tower of London

  7. The Tower of London • It served as a palace, a fortress and a prison. • Kings and queens lived there. • It is a museum of arms now.

  8. Tower Bridge

  9. Tower Bridge • Is one of the biggest tourist’s attractions.

  10. St. Paul’s Cathedral

  11. St. Paul’s Cathedral • It is the biggest English church. • The present St Paul's Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and the building was eventually completed in 1710.

  12. The Stock Exchange • The great financial institution. • It is the heart of the City.

  13. The Royal Exchange

  14. The Bank of England

  15. The City

  16. 30 St Mary Axe Tower • London’s skyscraper • It is 180 metres high • The 6th tallest building in London

  17. There are multi-storey blocks of offices and some of the highest blocks of flats in Europe, as well as shops and restaurants.

  18. Trafalgar Square

  19. Trafalgar Square • It is the central square of London. • It is one of the most famous squares in the world. • To the right of the square there is the National Gallery.

  20. Buckingham Palace

  21. Buckingham Palace • It is the residence of the Queen. • It was built in 1761. • The Royal standard is flown and the ceremony of changing of the guard takes place daily.

  22. Oxford Street • It is one of the most famous shopping districts in London. • It is one mile long. • There are many shops and department stores there.

  23. Piccadilly Circus • It is the heart of London’s West End. • It is the centre of London’s theatres, shining with lights and advertisements.

  24. The Houses of Parliament

  25. The Houses of ParliamentWestminster Palace • It is the seat of the British government. • In one of its towers there is a famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England. • Big Ben is a real bell which strikes every quarter of an hour.

  26. There are many places of interest in London and this city is well worth visiting.

  27. The end

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