LONDON
London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It has 7 mil. people, but in the whole conurbation it has about 12 mil. people.
London grew rich as a port. It was founded as a port. Nowadays, L is the most efficient port in Europe and it belongs among the most important ports in the world.
It’s also center of foodstuff industry, chemical industry and since the 18th century it’s famous for furniture making.
Major part of L is called Center London and it’s surrounded by the circular line of the tube.
The center of L is divided into the City of London, City of Westminster, East End and West End.
The City of London is commercial and financial heart of L.
The City of Westminster is the place where you may find the most important political institutions of the UK such as Buckingham Palace, White Hall (government offices), the Houses of Parliament (symbol of the English democracy).
In the East End many immigrants started their new life in England. It’s one of the poorest parts of L, it’s also the only place with working class architecture (which is represented by terraced houses made of red bricks).
The West End is the center of entertainment, place where theatres, cinemas and nightclubs are located.
L has 32 boroughs (suburbs) beside Center London. The most important ones are Chelsea and …………bridge, as the most stylish boroughs. They are also home of politicians, actors…..
