Welcome to London!

London is the capital of England and the U.K., and the largest city in the European Union. It is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centers. London's population is extremely cosmopolitan, with a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, and religions who speak over 300 different languages.

Open space accounts for nearly a third of London: the city has 143 parks and gardens. Walking paths and nature trails can be found in Hampstead Heath and Mile End Park. South of the River Thames is Battersea Park, featuring a Japanese Pagoda that was a gift to the nation. Further out is Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew where there are four acres of plants from rainforest to desert.