Some Interesting Facts About London 2022

 

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. The city is famous for its rich history, architecture, universities and for the business. It is one of the most important business hub of the world in line with New York. It has so many tourist spots which attracts millions of tourists a year to the city. It is also ranked as the 3rd most visited cities in the world. The city has so many exciting things to offer to its visitors. Some of the most interesting facts about the city of London are:

1. It is the largest  city in Europe

England is a highly populated country with most of its population concentrated in the city of London. The city has 14 million inhabitants. The city has one of the best infrastructure in the world which made it possible and convenient for such a large number of people to live in the city. The city is amazingly beautiful and it provides excellent oppurtunities to its residents.

2. It is home to the tallest skyscraper in Europe

London has very few skyscrapers compared to the other mega-cities of the world. The entire city is filled with the European style buildings which are generally 4-5 stories tall. Though, in the recent times the city is seen adding some tall buildings to its skylines. The city is home to the Shard, which is the tallest building in the continental Europe with a staggering height of 287.9 meters. From the top of the Shard you can have a panoramic view of the entire city of London.

3. It is home to the best Universities in Europe

The city of London is the home to some of the most famous universities in the world. It has the best ranked universities in the entire Europe. Some of the best universities in London are Cambridge University, Oxford University, London University etc. Among these, Cambridge University and Oxford University are constantly ranked as the top 5 best universities in the entire world. On the other hand, the city produces one of the largest scientific inventions in the world.

4. It is the biggest financial capital of Europe

The city of London is one of the biggest financial capital in the world and the biggest in the entire Europe. The city is home to the London Stock Exchange, which is the biggest stock exchange in the Europe and one of the biggest in the whole world. London is also known for banking. Almost 500 banks have offices in the city and some of the major international banks have set up their headquarters in the city. Some of the major international banks operating from the city of London are HSBC Holdings, Llyods Banking Group, Barclays and the Standard Chartered Bank.

5. It is home to the largest pool of International students in Europe

The city of London has some of the most renowned universities in the world. The city's universities provides excellent education in almost every field ranging from Science, Engineering, Business, Medical to Arts and Humanities and hence, it has become one of the most popular destination among the international students. The city of London has one of the largest number of international students and currently, it is home to the largest number of international students in Europe.