London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK for short) and one of the largest financial centers in the world. Together with New York and Hong Kong, it is also known as "Newland Port".

London is the political, economic, cultural, and financial center of the United Kingdom and a world-famous tourist destination, with a large number of scenic spots and museums. London is a diverse metropolis with residents from all over the world. It is a melting pot city of races, religions and cultures, with more than 300 languages ??spoken. It is a model of globalization.

Affected by the warm North Atlantic current and westerly winds, London has a temperate maritime climate with small temperature differences among the four seasons. Summers are cool and winters are warm. The air is humid and rainy and foggy, especially in autumn and winter.

Summer temperatures in London are around 18°C, sometimes reaching 30°C or higher. In spring and autumn, the temperature remains around 15°C. In winter, the temperature fluctuates around 6°C. There are rare icy conditions in London during the winter.

The Greater London Metropolitan Area is the most populous metropolitan area in Europe. The city of London has a population of approximately 7.65 million (2016), with a population density of 4,761 people/square kilometer. The population of the Greater London Metropolitan Area was 8.28 million (2016).

When Londoners meet each other for the first time, they usually shake hands. Londoners dislike interference in their personal lives. Gentlemen take off their hats when entering a house, but ladies do not have to take off their hats indoors. In London, respect for women is an important aspect of gentlemanly behavior.

London’s traditional festivals mainly include Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, as well as special festivals such as Royal Announcement Day BANK HOLIDAY and the Queen’s Birthday.

According to the 2016 Census, London is the city with the highest ethnic diversity in the UK. About 71% are white, 10% are of Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani descent, 5% are of black African descent, and 5% They are of Caribbean black descent, 3% are of mixed race, and about 1% are Chinese. 58.2% of the population believes in Christianity, while 15.8% has no religious affiliation. Approximately 21.8% of London residents were born outside the EU. Extended information

London is the political center of the country and the seat of the British royal family, government, parliament and the headquarters of various political parties. The Palace of Westminster is the venue for the upper and lower houses of the British Parliament, so it is also called the Hall of Parliament. Westminster Abbey, south of Parliament Square, has been the place where the British king or queen is crowned and where royal members hold weddings since its completion in 1065.

Buckingham Palace is the British royal palace, located in the central area of ??West London, bordering St. James Park to the east and Hyde Park to the west. It is where members of the British royal family live and work, and is also the venue for major British state events.

Whitehall is the seat of the British government agencies. Major government agencies such as the Prime Minister's Office, Privy Council, Home Office, Foreign Affairs, Treasury, and Defense are located here. The core of Whitehall is the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street, which is the official residence of successive British Prime Ministers.

London is not only the political center of the United Kingdom, but also the location of the headquarters of many international organizations, including the International Maritime Organization, the International Cooperative Federation, PEN International, the International Women's League, Socialist International, Amnesty International, etc.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - London