WEBThis article is about the capital city of the United Kingdom. For other uses, see London (disambiguation). London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million, [1] and its metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million.
WEB4 days ago · London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center. Learn more about London.