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London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, and the largest city, urban zone and metropolitan area in United Kingdom, and the European Union by the 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 is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, profession al services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. London has been described as a world cultural capital. London has been described as a world cultural capital. It is the world’s most-visited city as measured by international arrivals and has the world’s largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic. London’s 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe. In 2012, London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times. A multicultural city, London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London has four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Kew Botanic Garden, the Palace of Westminster, and St Margaret’s Church, National Maritime Museum, and the historic settlement of Greenwich Observatory. Other famous landmarks are Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and The Shard. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, they are the British Museum, National Gallery, British Library and 40 West End theatres. The Railway of London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. London is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom, which is located around the Palace of Westminster.