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London - the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and England, the largest city in the
British Isles. Metropolis area is 1706.8 km ². The population of more than 8 million people. In terms of population the
city is the 17th largest in the world, 2nd in Europe, and the first in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
London has played a leading role in the political, economic and cultural life in Britain. The city has an international
airport Heathrow, one of the world's largest river port on the River Thames, many world famous attractions:
Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster complex with a clock tower, St. Paul's Cathedral, the fortress of the
Tower and others.
Historical and administrative center in London is Westminster. Business Center is located in another area - City. Both
areas have the status of "city".
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Thames - a river in southern Britain.
Length - 334 km, basin area - 15,3 thousand km ².
Originates in the hills Cotswolds, takes place in the precincts of London, empties into the North Sea, forming the
estuary. The width of the river within the boundaries of London, 200-250 m, the width of the estuary from 650 m (near
the eastern edge of London) to 16 km (near the mouth). Nutrition rain. Average water consumption in the lower 260 m
³ / s, the maximum - in the winter.
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Heathrow - the largest international airport in London. It is considered the fourth-busiest passenger
airport in the world (2010), and the first in Europe. Located 24 km (15 miles) west of central London.
Includes 5 passenger terminals and one cargo. Last, the 5th terminal, opened March 14, 2008 by
Queen Elizabeth II, with the April 11, 2008 closed for technical reasons until June 2008.
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Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Westminster, almost always referred to Westminster Abbey - the Gothic church in
Westminster, to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It was built with interruptions, from 1245 to 1745 years, but the
image retains the gothic. Traditional place of coronation of the monarchs of Great Britain and burial of monarchs of
England. Along with the nearby church of St. Margaret's Abbey is classified to the World Heritage.
With its identical square towers and delicate arches of this ancient English Gothic abbey is one of the best examples of
medieval church architecture. But for the English it is much more: it is the sanctuary of a nation, a symbol of all that
have fought for and fought the British, and here is the place where she was crowned most rulers of the country, many
of whom are buried here.
Tower of London
 Tower of London, Tower of London - a fortress, erected on the northern bank of the River
Thames, the historic center of London. One of the oldest historic buildings of Great
Britain, has long served as the residence of British monarchs. Today the Tower is both a
historical monument and museum on the list of objects belonging to the UNESCO
World Heritage.
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Vestminister, Uestminister also Vestminister (English Westminister) - London's historic district, part
of the administrative district of Westminster. In Vestministere is the Palace of Westminster, which sits
in the British Parliament.
Westminster was founded in the VII century, around which existed here at that time the monastery.
The name "Westminster" is literally translated as the Western church of the monastery.
Westminster lies on the left bank of the Thames, west of the City of London.
Originally the name meant a purely area of Westminster Abbey, which is already nearly a thousand
years the residence of the British Government.
In what became known as Westminster and Westminster area of spreading gradually, which in 1965
were incorporated suburb of Sainte-Meriliboun and Paddington. The historic core of the district
forms the island of Thorney, which was built Westminster Abbey, is still the traditional place of
coronation of British monarchs.
Located near the Palace of Westminster after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, became the
residence of the kings of England, and later seat of the English Parliament and King's Judgement of
the court (Supreme Court).
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