Where is London ?

London

• London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe

• Almost 8 million people live in the city.

• The main language spoken is English.

• Many people also speak other languages.

The Weather• Summers are warm,

with average temperatures of 20C.

• It can rain

- Winters in London are chilly.-Snow is uncommon!- It can rain.

- In Autumn the leaves change colour to orange and red, and fall off the trees.

- It can rain.

• In the Spring it usually rains.

Buildings

• Most people in London live in flats.

• Some people live in houses.

• The tallest building in London is the Canary Wharf Tower.

Transport

• There are many different ways to move around the city.

• Some people drive cars or ride bikes.

• Others use public transport like the bus, taxi, train or the underground (tube).

London's double-decker red buses are world famous.

Underground Trains (The Tube)

• The quickest way to get around London is the Tube.

• About 2.5 million passengers use the tube each day.

• London has 3 main airports, which are all located on the outskirts of the city: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead.

• Heathrow is the world’s busiest airport.

Attractions and Leisure

• London has lots of monuments and places of interest to visit.

• There are 120 theatres and over 300 museums and art galleries.

Main Attractions• The London Eye• The Tower Bridge• The Tower of London• Buckingham Palace• Houses of Parliament &

Big Ben• Science & History

museums

• There are many other things to do in London like going shopping on Oxford Street.

Or visit one of the many theatres.

Sports• Wimbledon - the oldest

tennis tournament in the world takes place in London every summer.

In 2012, London will host The Olympic Games.

Food• In London, you will find a huge

selection of restaurants with food from all over the world.

• Traditional English food in London includes fish and chips, pie and mash potato or Roast Dinner.

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