London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The town lies on the Thames in south-east England on the island of Great Britain. The current administrative region with the districts created on 1 April 1965 with the creation of Greater London . In the administrative area of Greater London has 7,512,400 people , of which 2,972,900 in the 13 districts of Inner London. London is the most populous city in the European Union. The agglomeration has 8,278,251 inhabitants.

London is one of the most important cultural, financial and trade centers in the world. In the city there are many universities, theaters and museums. The urban area of Greater London, which in Inner and Outer London is divided, divided into the City of London and a total of 33 districts, including the City of Westminster. London is home to the International Maritime Organization.