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London is not only the capital city of England but it is also the capital city of United Kingdom as well. In today's world London is famous as a financial, business and cultural center. Other than this, London is also famous in the fields of education, sports, entertainment, media, fashion, politics and arts. It is one of the important global cities of the world. Among all the important cities of European Union, this is also the most populous city as well. It has also been declared as the international center for business.
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All the important government buildings are situated in London. The Government in United Kingdom is based in London. Speaking of the local government of London, the administration is controlled by Greater London Authority which is popularly known as GLA. It consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
Transportation in London is one of the best in the country. The London Underground or the Tube as it is popularly known carries the largest number of people. Other than this, bus network in London is also popular among the people and a lot of people avail these. There are cabs as well as railway system which also helps in transportation of lot of people. Air transportation in London is also well developed. There are five major airports in London and these includes London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport and London City Airport.
All the important educational institutions are situated in the city of London. The University of London, London School of Economics, Royal Academy of Music and Institute of Education are some of the important educational institutes based here. There are other famous universities as well which are based here.
The city of London also has a very rich tradition of film, literature, sports and entertainment. Hope you enjoy visiting London !
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