What are some fun facts about London?

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How old is London?

The history of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, extends over 2000 years.

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What is unique about London England?

Perhaps the most shocking fact about London is that it's the most multicultural city in Europe. More than 250 nationalities can be found here, and with so many languages spoken, it makes easy for new visitors to feel welcome.

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Why is it called London?

The origin of the name London is the subject matter of much debate but most historians agree that the name is a derivative of the word Londinium – the name of the port city established around 43 AD by the Romans. It is this ancient settlement that is believed to have grown into present-day London.

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Venus is the only planet to spin clockwise.

It travels around the sun once every 225 Earth days but it rotates clockwise once every 243 days.

Who built London?

When was London founded? London's founding can be traced to 43 CE, when the Roman armies began their occupation of Britain under Emperor Claudius. At a point just north of the marshy valley of the River Thames, where two low hills were sited, they established a settlement they called Londinium.

What is London known for?

London is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, and Tower Bridge. London is also known for its rich history, double-decker buses, red phone booths, world-class museums and galleries, gigantic lush parks, financial districts, and cosmopolitan vibes.

What was London originally called?

Fast-forward to the 8th century and Alfred the Great took over the dilapidated, formerly Roman town and anglicized the name to Lundenburh, which eventually got shortened to London.

Does the British flag look like?

The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag. A white-fimbriated symmetric red cross on a blue field with a white-fimbriated counterchanged saltire of red and white. A red field with the Union Flag in the canton. See Red Ensign.

How old is the UK?

So when was the UK established? Although some people argue that the UK was formed in 1707 by the Act of Union between England, Wales and Scotland, the name United Kingdom wasn't adopted until 1801 when Ireland was brought into the union.

Does London have the largest library in the world?

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the American Library of Congress is the "World's Largest Library" in terms of shelf space, but the British Library is the "World's Largest Library" in terms of the number of books in its collection.

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Is London a girl's name?

The name London is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin. The capital of the United Kingdom makes a solid and attractive twenty-first-century choice, with a lot more substance than Paris. It's in the unisex column, with one boy starbaby (Saul 'Slash' Hudson) and one girl (Neal McDonough).

What is a nickname for London?

Nicknames for London

Probably the most famous is The Big Smoke, The Old Smoke, or simply The Smoke. These names refer to the dense fogs and smogs that would permeate the city from ancient times.

How do you spell London?

Proper noun

The city in England, capital of England and the United Kingdom, is invariably named Londen in Dutch. The spelling “London” is used for other cities, such as London, Ontario.