London Quick GuideLondon is a major tourist destination and an international transport hub. The city counts many important buildings and iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace amongst its attractions, along with renowned institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery. London General InfoLondon is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. A leader in international finance, politics, education, culture, entertainment, fashion and the arts, London has considerable influence worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the world's major global cities, and has been an important settlement for nearly two millennia. With an estimated population of 7.5 million (as of 2005) and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million, London is the most populous city in Western Europe. The city has an extremely cosmopolitan population, drawing from a diverse range of peoples, cultures, and religions, who speak over 300 different languages. Residents of London are referred to as Londoners.
