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London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated along the River Thames and has a population of over 8 million people. Some of its most notable landmarks include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. London has a long history dating back over 2,000 years and remains one of the world's most influential financial and cultural centers.

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London

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated along the River Thames and has a population of over 8 million people. Some of its most notable landmarks include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. London has a long history dating back over 2,000 years and remains one of the world's most influential financial and cultural centers.

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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
The City of London
 City of London is
one square mile.
 It is the world’s
financial and
commercial centre.
Tower of London
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.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
 Is one of the biggest tourist’s attractions.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
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.
The Stock Exchange
 The great financial
institution.
 It is the heart of
the City.
The Royal Exchange
The Bank of England
The City
30 St Mary Axe
Tower
 London’s
skyscraper
 It is 180 metres
high
 The 6th tallest
building in
London
 There are multi-storey blocks of offices
and some of the highest blocks of flats in
Europe, as well as shops and restaurants.
Trafalgar Square
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.
Buckingham Palace
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.
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.
Piccadilly Circus
 It is the heart
of London’s
West End.
 It is the centre
of London’s
theatres,
shining with
lights and
advertisements.
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament
Westminster 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.
 There are many places of interest in
London and this city is well worth visiting.
The end

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