London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom

London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, located in Southeast England on the River Thames. As a region, it is officially known as Greater London, spanning 1,572
with a population of over 9 million. It is governed by the Greater London Authority and consists of 32 boroughs plus the City of London.

Key Facts About the London Region:
Structure: Comprised of 32 boroughs and the historic City of London (the “Square Mile”), which is the financial district.
Governance: The region is governed by the Greater London Authority (GLA), which includes the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
Geography: Located in Southeast England, it is largely urbanized and sits within a Green Belt, defined by the M25 motorway.
Demographics: A diverse global city with a population of approximately 9.1 million (2024), while the wider metropolitan area has over 15 million people.
Districts: Divided into Inner London (12 central boroughs) and Outer London (20 surrounding suburban boroughs).
History: The modern administrative area of Greater London was formed in 1965.

Key Regional Components:
City of London: The ancient, central financial district.
Westminster: The hub of national government and parliament.
South London: Areas south of the Thames, including boroughs like Croydon and Greenwich.
East London: Areas including Tower Hamlets and the Docklands.