London profile

London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and one of the largest financial centers in the world. It is also called "Newland Port" with new york and Hongkong. ?

London is located on the plain in the southeast of England, where the Thames River passes. The coordinates of the city center are 5130' north latitude and 0.15' east longitude. As of 20 16, the greater London metropolitan area has an area of 1577 square kilometers and a population of about 8.9 million.

London is the political, economic, cultural and financial center of Britain. It is also a world-famous tourist destination with a large number of scenic spots and museums. London is a diversified metropolis with residents from all over the world. It is a melting pot of race, religion and culture, with more than 300 languages spoken. This is a model of globalization.

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The geographical environment of London:

1, landform

London straddles the banks of the Thames, and is dominated by plains, with flat terrain and low terrain. The average elevation of this city is about 24 meters (79 feet). ?

2. Climate

Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current and the west wind, London has a temperate maritime climate, with small temperature difference between the four seasons, cool summer, warm winter, humid air and rainy fog, especially in autumn and winter. The temperature in London in summer is around18 C, sometimes reaching 30°C or even higher. The temperature is maintained at around15 C in spring and autumn, and fluctuates around 6 C in winter. There is little ice in London in winter.

3. Hydrology

Thames is an important river in London. It originated in the Cotswolds near Ceste in Salem, southern England. It flows from west to east, turns southeast at Oxford, turns northeast at Reading, turns east again at Windsor, flows through London, and finally flows into the North Sea near Southend.

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