L. is the capital of GREAT BRITAIN, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.
This city is very old. It has more than 20 centuries old history.
The City is the oldest part of LONDON, its financial and business centre. Few people live in the City but over a million come to work here. The Tower of LONDON was built in the 15th century. It was used as a fortress, a palase and a prison. Now it*s a museum.
Westminster is the aristocratic official part of LONDON. There is Buckingham Palace.
The WEST END is the richest and most beautiful part of LONDON. The best hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs, parks and houses are situated there. There are many tourists there from different countries of the world.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE is the geographical centre of LONDON, it was named in the memory of Admiral NELSON*s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall NELSON*s Column stands in the middle of the square.
The EAST END is an industrial district of LONDON. There are many factories there. It is densely populated by working class families.