London
England
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London is a city located in the country of England.
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London is the capital city of England.
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The official language of London is English.
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London (and all of England) is part of the continent of Europe.
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The country of England is an island and is part of 2 other island groups: Great Britain and the United Kingdom.
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Keep reading to learn some "Fun Facts" about London.
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Even though English is the official language of London, over 300 languages are spoken in London.
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There are over 150 museums in London.
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The King and Queen of England live in a place called Buckingham Palace.
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London has a transportation system called The Underground but most of the trains run above the ground, not under the ground.
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Some of the famous sites to visit while in London are:
- The British Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- The Tower of London
- The Parliament and Big Ben
- Westminster Abbey and Saint Paul's Cathedral
- Hyde Park
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Most people think it rains a lot in London but many other cities - like Rome (Italy) and Miami (USA) - get more rain than London.
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The flag of England has three colors on it: red, white and blue.
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In London (and all of England) cars drive on the left-hand side of the road.
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England is not the only country to have a city named London. There are at least 10 cities in the United States named London!
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The most famous residents of London are the Queen, the King and the rest of the Royal Family.