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London isthecapital and largest city ofthe UK. Itistheseatofgovernment and headofgovernment, Queen Elizabeth II. London issituated on theRiver Thames. There are twocities in the centre of London, the City of London and the City ofWestminster. There live about 7 mil. People.
The City of London • Thisistheoldest part, close to the River Thames. • Itisfamousforshops, cinemas and theatres. • Itisalsoaninternational finance centre with many banks.
The city ofWestminster • Thisismainlypolitical and administrative centre. • There are seatsofgovernment, parliament and kings and queens.
The London Underground • The London underground istheoldest in theworld. Itwasopened in 1863. • There are 11 lines.
London symbols • Double decker bus • Black Cabs - London taxi • Redtelephone box • London Eye • Big Ben
Questions • Whatisthenameoftheriverwhichwecanfind in London? • How many cities are in the centre of London? • In whichhome country is London situated? • Do you know somesymbolsof London?