Portal:London/summary

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The Palace of Westminster and the Clock Tower, housing Big Ben

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. It produces 17% of the UK's GDP, and is one of the world's major business, political, and cultural centres. The capital of the former British Empire, it is a leader in international finance, politics, communications, entertainment, fashion, and the arts, and has considerable influence worldwide. It is one of the world's major global cities (along with New York City, Tokyo and Paris).