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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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How many people travel on the London tube every day?
Many people commute into London for work. It is estimated that around 750,000 make the trip into England's capital every day.
Name of the tallest building in London?
A sim,ple to answer one, but not so simple! If you read the Rhodes 24 website, the old Nat West building is reported to be the tallest building in the 'City of London'. The City of London boundary is the 'historic core' of London and is often referred to as the Square Mile or The City. Just to the west of Temple, up to Holborn, down the A40 past Chancery lane, up past Faringdon past Smithfiedls to the Barbican, skirting round the Exhibition halls, down Golden Lane, enveloping Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Aldgate & Fenchurch Street, and then strangely leaving out Tower Hill as it hits the Thames.
So If you take Greater and the City, the tallest structure is One Canada Square, Canary Wharf at 800 Feet/235 Metres, followed by the Crystal Palace Transmitter. Taking the 2 areas (Greater and the City) Tower 42 on Old Broad Street is 600 feet/183 metres.
How far is it between London dungeons and oxford street?
About a 40 minute walk. If you can travel into London Bridge Station, the Dungeon is adjacent.
What continent is London located on?
in UK, Europe
north west Europe, south east UK
England is a small country attached to the South end of Scotland.
London does not contain states - it's a large metropolitan area made up of lots of boroughs and two cities (the cities of London and Westminster are very small in the centre).
It is difficult to define a state as distinct from a country. The official vew is that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a Sovereign State, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How long it takes by train from London to Lucerne?
Approximately 8½ to 9 hours, made up as follows:
- London St. Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord: 2½ hours. 1 train per hour
- Cross Paris by Métro (including safety margin): 1 to 1½ hours
- Paris Gare du Nord to Basel SBB: 3 hours. One train ever 2 hours.
- Basel SBB to Luzern: 1 hour. Two trains per hour.
Luzern is the German name for Lucerne. That is the name you will see on the station when you get there.
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What time does it get dark in London on March 22nd?
In the middle of February the sun sets at 5.30pm and twilight ends at 7.30pm
In the middle of March the sun sets at 6pm and twilight ends at 8pm.
How many people use the London underground system each day?
194 people committed suicide on the London Underground last year.
Can you get a train from London's Heathrow Airport to Stanstead airport?
Not directly. You can take the tube from Heathrow to Liverpool Street. From there, take an overground service operated by National Express to get to Stanstead. Total journey time is approximately two hours.
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Why is estella going to London?
Estella comes to London to finish Miss Havisham's plan of vengeance on the male race (starting with Pip).
What is date of English in eid ul fiter in 1966?
23rd January is the English date for eid - ul - fitr in 1966.
It is the second longest river in the UK.
It is the longest river wholly within England.
It is tidal as far as Teddington Lock (upriver from London).
It flows past Big Ben, Tower of London and London Eye.
It empties into the North Sea.
Why was London chosen to host the 2012 Olympic game s?
Cities have to bid to host the Olympic Games. At the deadline for bids for the 2012 games, 9 cities had submitted their bids. These were: Havana, Istanbul, Leipzig, London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. It then goes to a second round, to narrow the field. The IOC reduced the cities to: London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, and Paris. The next step is for the IOC to send inspectors to the candidate cities. After the inspections comes the evaluation of the reports, and then a vote. At the voting sessions, Moscow, New York and Madrid were ruled out, and it came down to a vote between London and Paris. London won by 54 votes to 50
Guy's Hospital and St Thomas's Hospital are equally famous.
How Far is England from London?
London in IN the South West of England. It is the country's capital city.
What is burned on 5th November in England?
It is a celebration of the arrest and conviction of Guy (Guido) Fawkes who - with others - planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The date is known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes night when an effigy of Guy Fawkes (a Guy) is burned on bonfires throughout the country and fireworks are also ignited in celebration. Guy Fawkes was put to death by being burned at the stake. The displays are particularly appealing to children who learn a little rhyme; Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Its origins are a bit gruesome but most people don't think of the original reason for the celebration.
Why is London the capital of Britain?
because it is the most biggest place in England and it is very popular/common people use the name London because they can live there to , it has lots of train stations and services to go to like petrol stations in case of emergency , and there is lots of shops to. because it is the most biggest place in England and it is very popular/common people use the name London because they can live there to , it has lots of train stations and services to go to like petrol stations in case of emergency , and there is lots of shops to.
What continent and hemisphere is london on?
England is in Europe and the Northern Hemisphere. However, because the 0 degrees Longitude line passes through the London suburb of Greenwich, it is also in the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.
Does the river thames flow through kent?
Yes, the River Thames is the river that flows through London in England on it's way to the North sea.
