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2. London Interesting Facts Population: 8,173,194 (2011) Population: 8,173,194 (2011) Ninth largest city in the world Ninth largest city in the world London presents more live comedy than any other in the world London presents more live comedy than any other in the world There are more American banks in London than in Manhattan and New York put together There are more American banks in London than in Manhattan and New York put together The London Underground, “The Tube” built in 1863 was the first metro of the world. The London Underground, “The Tube” built in 1863 was the first metro of the world.

3. Top Tourist Attractions Take a ride on the London Eye Take a ride on the London Eye Changing of the Guards Changing of the Guards Tower of London and Tower Bridge Tower of London and Tower Bridge Covent Garden Covent Garden Museums and Art Gallery Museums and Art Gallery Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace Take a trip down the Thames to Greenwich Take a trip down the Thames to Greenwich

4. London’s Annual Events Winter – London New Year Day & London International Mime Festival Winter – London New Year Day & London International Mime Festival Spring – London Marathon & London Harness Horse Parade Spring – London Marathon & London Harness Horse Parade Summer – Trooping the Colour & Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships Summer – Trooping the Colour & Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships Autumn – Great River Race Thames Festival & Regent Street Festival Autumn – Great River Race Thames Festival & Regent Street Festival

5. Different World Food’s in London Vegetarian Food: NO Meat Vegetarian Food: NO Meat Take-Away Food: Fish and Chips; Burger and Fries; Pies Take-Away Food: Fish and Chips; Burger and Fries; Pies Tea and Coffee: Starbucks Tea and Coffee: Starbucks Public Houses (Pubs): Beer/Wine; Bar Meals Public Houses (Pubs): Beer/Wine; Bar Meals

6. “Londoners” Pearly Kings: The Pearly Kings were the leaders of the Victorian street sellers. They got their name because they wore 'pearl' buttons on their hats as a sign of authority. Pearly Kings: The Pearly Kings were the leaders of the Victorian street sellers. They got their name because they wore 'pearl' buttons on their hats as a sign of authority. Chelsea Pensioners: Old soldiers who live at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Chelsea Pensioners: Old soldiers who live at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Doormen: They stand outside London's exclusive hotels and shops wearing splendid uniforms, hailing taxis and opening doors for guests. Doormen: They stand outside London's exclusive hotels and shops wearing splendid uniforms, hailing taxis and opening doors for guests.

7. Famous London People William Shakespeare- Most famous writer William Shakespeare- Most famous writer Sir Winston Churchill- Politician, Soldier, Artist Sir Winston Churchill- Politician, Soldier, Artist Diana, Princess of Wales- Most iconic celebrity Diana, Princess of Wales- Most iconic celebrity Charles Darwin- British naturalist Charles Darwin- British naturalist Sir Isaac Newton- Mathematician and Scientist Sir Isaac Newton- Mathematician and Scientist Queen Elizabeth I- reigned England 1558-1603 Queen Elizabeth I- reigned England 1558-1603 John Lennon- Musician and Composer John Lennon- Musician and Composer

8. Religions in London Jews: 56% Jews: 56% Hindus: 52% Hindus: 52% Muslims: 38% Muslims: 38% Sikhs: 31% Sikhs: 31% Buddhists: 36% Buddhists: 36%

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