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London
London is the capital of England, and the largest metropolitan city in the United Kingdom. It has a total area of 1,572.1 square kilometers (607 square miles), with an estimated population of 7.6 million (as of 2010).
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What Type of Money Is Used in London?
UK unit of currency is the pound sterling divided into 100 pence.
Technically it should be pennys, but most people refer to it as pence even in the singular
Coins are available in values of 1,2,5,10,20,50 pence and 1 and 2 pounds. Notes are 5, 10, 20 and 50 pounds. There are some special issue £5 coins but not in general circulation
Some Scottish banks issue their own notes of up to £100 - Scottish notes are often accepted in England although last time I heard they were not really legal tender.
Prior to decimalisation (1971) the pound was divided into 20 shillings of 12 pence each.
What is the first canal in London?
The Regent's Canal which opened in 1820, was the first canal to cross London.
What is the most famous attraction in the British Isles?
Windsor Castle is probably the most famous castle in modern times.
What was the population of London in 1776?
About 7.5 million (England 5.8m, Wales 0.45m, Scotland 1.25m)
Is London time ahead or behind five hours of New York?
New York time is five hours behind London time.
How long does it take to fly from Houston Texas to London?
The flight time from Austin in the US to the nearest airport in Scotland (which is a large country) is approximately 9 hours and 18 minutes.
The approximate distance is 7476.42 km.
Which is approximately 7476.42 miles.
Re-ask the question giving an exact location in Scotland for a slightly more accurate answer.
Please note that the flight time and distance are approximate. Several factors such as weather conditions could affect either.
What was the name of the section of London where the royalty lived?
The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace in London. The Palace is between Hyde Park and Westminster. Other palaces in London which are home to royals are Kensington Palace and St. James' Palace. The royals don't all live in one place, they live all over England, for example The Queen also has a residence in Balmoral Castle in Scotland. But most have homes in London. I would recommend that Buckingham Palace is a must see, if you are in London.
How did the great smog of London start?
It no longer exists/happens but in the days when London houses used coal fires to heat homes, the coal smoke mixed with normal fog to produce what was called "smog" (smoke and fog). It was very thick and very bad for health. London no longer has "smog" events because it no longer allows chimneys to emit smoke.
What is mailing address for citibank visa?
100 Citibank Drive
P.O. Box 769004
San Antonio, TX 78245-9004
How many hours do it takes from London to Mississippi?
England is ahead of Mississippi by...
- 5 hrs. from the 2nd Sun. of Mar. to the last Sun. of Mar.
- 6 hrs. from the last Sun. of Mar. to the last Sun. of Oct.
- 5 hrs. from the last Sun. of Oct. to the 1st Sun. of Nov.
- 6 hrs. from the 1st Sun. of Nov. to the 2nd Sun. of Mar.
What is the population of central london?
Answer
The City of London is a tiny area within London, England, approximately one square mile in area.
It is best known as London's Financial District and, as such, has a resident population of about 7800 although many thousands more inhabit the area during the working day.
For the population of the whole of London, see the related question below.
What are the environmental problems in London?
the main London' s problem are the crime, the traffic, the noise, the polluted and London is more expansive. I'm Italian, but my teacher read to us a text about the London' s disadvantages. Kiss
Where does the Eurostar go to from London?
Eurostar uses the stations: St. Pancras (London), Gare du Nord (Paris), Bruxelles Midi (Brussels) and Lille Europe.
Eurostar is the brand name of the company running high speed trains London-Paris and London-Lille-Brussels through the Channel Tunnel.
Currently these are the only passenger trains operating through the tunnel.
The Eurostar takes 2 hours 15 minutes between London and Paris.
How far is oxford street to Victoria train station?
the distance is 3.6 miles, should take you an hour or more
Is the London Eye the biggest ferris wheel?
I looked up on a website that it is the biggest ferris wheel in Europe.I'm not sure that it is right but that is what it said.
How large is London compared to other cities?
London is 607 square miles in size. It is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, and has a population of about 8,416,535.
Which butlins resort is closest to London?
The Butlins Resort in Bognor Regis, West Sussex is closest to London. (71 road miles). The other two resorts are Minehead (181 miles) and Skegness (142).
