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London
Vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom sits on the River Thames in South-East England. Greater London has a population of a little over 9 million.
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Quick facts
- Currency
Currency
British Pound (GBP)- Language
- Scots
Language
Scots, English, Scottish Gaelic - Time zones
UTC+0
UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type G
Power plugs
Type G · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
- Visa (US citizens)
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United Kingdom · Population: 8.8M · Calling code: +44
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