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London

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Country: United Kingdom

Population:7,421,228

Time Zone:UTC1

The River Thames has shaped London for nearly 2,000 years, guiding the city from an ancient settlement into England and the United Kingdom’s capital. Its historic heart, the City of London, began as the Roman Londinium and remains a major financial centre, while Westminster has hosted national government and Parliament for centuries. London expanded dramatically during the 19th century, and Greater London now forms a vast metropolis governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.