The Capital

London is the capital of England. Located along the Thames River, London is a leading global city and is the largest financial center of the world, with the largest GDP (gross domestic product is the market value of all officially recognized final goods and services produced within a country in a year, or other given period of time. GDP per capita is often considered an indicator of a country's standard of living) of Europe. London has a population of over 8 million, and close to 14 million in the entire metro area. London covers an area of about 1,570 square kilometers.

London is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Tower of London, Royal Botanical Kew Gardens, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abby, St. Margaret's Church, and Maritime Greenwich.