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Quick Facts
- London will host the 2012 Olympic Games.
- Greater London includes 32 boroughs and the City of London.
- The famous West End is London's entertainment and shopping area.
- London's largest industry is the finance sector.
- Home of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
Expert summary
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. The area has been settled since well before Roman times although the modern city traces its routes to the Roman city of Londinium, which was founded in 43 AD. During medieval times the city of London became an important trade center and eventually became the capital of England. London's importance continued to grow under William the Conqueror who built the Tower of London and was crowned King in Westminster. In modern times the City of London continues to be a locus for international politics and trade and is the home to a vast array of cultural treasures.
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