Fun facts about London
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The name 'London' is derived from the lost Celtic form *Londonjon.
London
United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million.
From the “Etymology” section
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London was once the largest town in England by the 11th century.
London
United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million.
From the “History” section
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London's population density is more than ten times that of any other British region.
London
United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million.
From the “Demographics” section
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Bevis Marks Synagogue in the City of London is the oldest continually active synagogue in Europe.
London
United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Ilya Grigorik · CC BY-SA 3.0