London
Western Europe, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
People from London are called:
Male/General:
Londoner
Pronunciation:
/ˈlʌndənər/
Etymology & Origin
From Latin 'Londinium', possibly derived from Celtic meaning 'place belonging to a man called Londinos' or from a pre-Celtic word meaning 'river place' or 'settlement on the wide river'.
About London
- Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.
- One of the world's major global cities and leading financial centers.
- Historic city founded by Romans around AD 47-50 as Londinium.
- Major cultural center with numerous museums, theaters, and landmarks including Big Ben, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace.
- Important transportation hub and center for international business, finance, arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, healthcare, media, tourism, and communications.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 8,982,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Region:
- Western Europe