is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames,
London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium.
London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2)
medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England.
Since at least the 19th century , the term London has also referred to the
metropolis developed around this core.
medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England.
Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the
metropolis developed around this core.