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London: Where Two Thousand Years of History Meet a Living Global City London is not just the capital of England and the United Kingdom—it is a city that has shaped, and been shaped by, the world for nearly two thousand years. With a population of over 9 million people in 2024 and a metropolitan area exceeding 15 million, London stands today as one of the largest, most influential, and most diverse cities on Earth. Set along the River Thames in southeast England, London feels both ancient and alive. It is a place where Roman foundations support modern skyscrapers, where royal traditions exist alongside cutting-edge technology, and where people from every corner of the globe build a shared future. From Londinium to a Global Capital London began its journey as Londinium , a Roman settlement founded nearly 2,000 years ago. What makes London remarkable is not just its age, but its continuity. Unlike many ancient cities, London never truly faded—it evolved. At its heart lies the City o...