I want to know about London.

London, the capital of Britain, is located in the southeast of England, on both banks of the lower Thames, 88km away from the estuary, with an area of 1 800km2 and a population of about 7 million. It is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of Britain and the largest import and export port in Britain, with more than 654.38+0,000 streets in the urban area. The city consists of three parts, namely, the City of London, inner london and Outer London, collectively known as Greater London.

London is an ancient city in Europe with a history of nearly 2000 years. London was founded in 43 AD. As early as 1 century, the Roman army invaded across the sea and built a city here, which became the main military station at that time. It is called "London Sea". According to research, the name comes from Celtic, which means "fortress of hills".

By the 1 1 century, London had become a commercial and political center. Historically, London was once one of the best big cities in the world. Although it was later relegated to the seventh place, it is still a big city in Europe and a world-famous port.

Overlooking the city from the plane, there are many railways, highways and buildings. The green Thames water runs through the city from west to east, neatly dividing London into north and south. There are 27 bridges with different architectural styles on the river, connecting the urban areas on both sides of the river. Pedestrians on the bridge are bustling, vehicles are constantly flowing, and ships are shuttling under the bridge. The flowers and trees on both sides of the river complement each other. Parliament buildings, government agencies, hotels, restaurants, theaters and many ancient buildings are hidden among the green trees, and the scenery is charming.

People who have never been to London may think that this world-famous city must be full of skyscrapers. In fact, the vast majority of the whole urban area are three or four-story buildings, and the number of high-rise buildings is very small. Looking at the City of London by bus, what is displayed in front of people is the style of the ancient city. Antique buildings, churches, bell towers are connected with the minaret, old wooden houses are lifted, and statues of ancient celebrities are erected everywhere. Many blocks are made up of distinctive buildings. In a street, the height of each building is almost the same, the color of the exterior wall is basically the same, and the architectural style is also very similar, as if it were designed and built by the same designer at the same time. The exterior of many buildings looks very old, but the ancient style and harmonious colors give people beautiful enjoyment. The British regard ancient architecture as a family heirloom. Earlier, the British government passed a law stipulating that only ancient buildings can be renovated and strengthened, and new buildings cannot be demolished. In order to maintain the harmonious architectural style of London, the building has not developed to high altitude, but has focused on improving the internal layout and modernizing the equipment. Many hotels, restaurants, shops, companies and enterprises use photoelectric and electronic equipment for indoor equipment, and use computers for work and computer control, but the appearance of the building remains unchanged. The house remains the same, and the streets naturally cannot change. Therefore, the newly-built multi-storey expressway and overpass are rarely seen in the center of London, and there are winding and narrow streets everywhere. Small streets crisscross, and foreign guests walk up and down inside, as if in a maze. People who have lived in London for many years always take a city map with them when they go out, otherwise they will get lost. This ancient street view often makes people feel touched by the scene and recall the ancient scenery of London.

The City of London, one of the three major components of Greater London, covers an area of 1.6 square kilometers and has been an area of its own since ancient times. There is a Roman city wall in the city, which is the site of Rome's conquest of London more than 800 years ago. Like Wall Street in new york, the City of London is the financial center of Britain and one of the largest financial centers in the world. The financial monopoly capital headquartered in the City of London not only controls the economic lifeline of Britain, but also has a decisive impact on the economies of many parts of the world. There are only more than 4,000 residents in London, but people from the financial and business circles flock here every day, with a floating population of up to 500,000.

West End of London is the seat of the British government, and it is also a prosperous business district, cultural district and rich merchant settlement. The British Prime Minister's residence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Finance and the Admiralty are all located in Whitehall Street. The famous Parliament Building is located at the southern end of Whitehall Street. To the west of Parliament Building is Westminster Abbey, which is the most magnificent masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. This group of buildings, mainly churches, was built in 1050. It is a magnificent building, which has always been the place where the Queen of England was crowned and the burial place of the royal family and celebrities. The bodies of Newton and Darwin are buried here. To the west of Westminster Abbey is Buckingham Palace, where the Queen of England now lives. West End of London is regarded as the nerve center of Britain and the symbol of British politics.

London is the capital of British dynasties, and there are many cultural relics in the city. London is also a famous city of British culture and art, with many museums, galleries and theaters.