Facts about London

15 Key Facts about London

1. London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom
2. London is the largest city in the United Kingdom.
3. London is the largest city in Europe.
4. London is formed by two ancient cities – City of London and City of Westminster, both cities forming the region of Greater London.
5. The world's first public zoo first opened in 1829 in London (London Zoo)
6. The exact centre of London is marked by a plaque in the Church of St Martin's-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square.
7. The tallest building in London is The London Eye (135m).
8. London is the first city to host the Olympics three times (1908, 1948 and 2012).
9. Over 300 languages are spoken in London.
10. Big Ben is not actually called Big Ben.
11. Black cab drivers are tested.
12. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace.
13. Feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square is banned.
14. London has over 170 Museums.
15. The London Eye Was Not The First Big Wheel in London.

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