The flag

The flag of the City of London is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George's Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the upper hoist canton (the top left quarter). The sword is believed to represent the sword that beheaded Saint Paul who is the patron saint of the city. The sword always faces upwards, when the flag is held on its side as a banner, the sword would be printed to face hoist and would be located on the left as it is hanging down. The flag derives from the city's coat of arms with the sword symbolising the sword that beheaded Saint Paul who is the patron saint of the city. Saint Paul has featured as a symbol of the city since about the 13th century, however his full figure representation was rapidly replaced with just his symbolic representation of the word.

Religion

The majority of Londoners – 58.2 per cent – identify themselves as Christians.This is followed by those of no religion (15.8 per cent), Muslims (8.5 per cent), Hindus (4.1 per cent), Jews (2.1 per cent), Sikhs (1.5 per cent), Buddhists (0.8 per cent) and other (0.2 per cent), though 8.7 per cent of people did not answer this question in the 2001 Census.
London has traditionally been Christian, and has a large number of churches, particularly in the City of London. The well-known St Paul's Cathedral in the City and Southwark Cathedral south of the river are Anglican administrative centres, while the Archbishop of Canterbury, principal bishop of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican Communion, has his main residence at Lambeth Palace in the London Borough of Lambeth.
Important national and royal ceremonies are shared between St Paul's and Westminster Abbey. The Abbey is not to be confused with nearby Westminster Cathedral, which is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in England and Wales.
Many Muslims live in Tower Hamlets and Newham; the most important Muslim edifice is London Central Mosque on the edge of Regent's Park.

Religion in London
Religion			Percent
Christian			58.2%
No religion			15.8%
Religion not stated			8.7%
Muslim			8.5%
Hindu			4.1%
Jewish			2.1%
Sikh			1.5%
Buddhist			0.8%
Other			0.2%

Map

London City

1. Ciudad de Westminster
2. Kensington y Chelsea
3. Hammersmith y Fulham
4. Wandsworth
5. Lambeth
6. Southwark
7. Tower Hamlets
8. Hackney
9. Islington
10. Camden
11. Brent
12. Ealing
13. Hounslow
14. Richmond upon Thames
15. Kingston upon Thames
16. Merton
    
17. Sutton
18. Croydon
19. Bromley
20. Lewisham
21. Greenwich
22. Bexley
23. Havering
24. Barking y Dagenham
25. Redbridge
26. Newham
27. Waltham Forest
28. Haringey
29. Enfield
30. Barnet
31. Harrow
32. Hillingdon
    

With increasing industrialisation, London's population grew rapidly throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, and it was for some time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the most populous city in the world until overtaken by New York in 1925. Its population peaked at 8,615,245 in 1939 immediately before the outbreak of the Second World War. There were an estimated 7,556,900 official residents in Greater London as of mid-2007.
However, London's continuous urban area extends beyond the borders of Greater London and was home to 8,278,251 people in 2001,while its wider metropolitan area has a population of between 12 and 14 million depending on the definition used. According to Eurostat, London is the most populous city and metropolitan area of the European Union and the second most populous in Europe (or third if Istanbul is included). During the period 1991–2001 a net 726,000 immigrants arrived in London.

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Introduction

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence.

Important people

All these people were (and are) the most famous in their specialities. And, of course, they are from London.

He was the 20th century's most famous and celebrated Prime Minister.

Considered the greatest playwright and poet in English literature.

The famous English footballer.

Famous singer and songwritter famous for her soul, R&B and jazz style.

Culture and traditions

London culture is a very general subject, because you have the buildings, the food, the drink, the national celebrations and parties, typical objects, symbols and streets... But, if you think about London, these are the things you must have had in your mind...

The red telephone boxes, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone.

Trafalgar Square. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a British naval victory over the Napoleaonic France. There is the National Gallery.

Covent Garden, the former fruit and vegetable market.

Big Ben, London symbol. Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock, and is extended to refer to the clock of the clock tower.

Piccadilly Circus. The famous road junction which has a lot of shops, theatres and cinemas.

Westmister Abbey, the large Gothic church in the city of Westminster. Its real name is Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

Chinatown. Chinatown is part of the Soho area of the City of Westminster. There you can find Chinese restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and other Chinese-run businesses.

Harrods, the poshest upmarket department store in London.

Buckingham Palace, the official London residence and office of Elisabeth II.

Guards... And their uniforms and hats.

London Eye, the huge ferris wheel. It was opened in New Year’s Eve 1999 to celebrate the Millenium.

Camden Market and its spectacular shops. It’s a great grup of large retail markets Camden Town

London Bridge. A bridge over the River Thames, connecting the City of London and Southwark, in central London.

Food and drink

English food has been traditionally based on beef, lamb, pork, fish and chicken served with potatoes and any other vegetable. The most typical dishes are fish and chips, the roast beef, the English breakfast and, of course, the English tea.

Fish and chips

This dish consists in fish fried in flour with fried potatos served with Malt vinegar. It’s the typical take-away food in the city. 

Roast beaf

This is England’s traditional Sunday lunch.

English breakfast

Fried eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms and baked beans. 

English tea

This typical drink is traditionally brewed in a warmed China teapot, adding one spoonful of tea per person. English people like their teas strong and dark, but with a lot of milk.

Geography

London is divided in two parts by Thames, a navigable river which has a great influence on the city development. London was founded on the North part of the Thames and that’s because the main and most historical area of London is of the North part, where are also most of the tourists attractions, cinemas, theatres, galleries...

Climate

London has an oceanic climate, with rarely hot summers and not very several winters.