is london a city
London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames.It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre.London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. London is also known as Lunnainn in Scottish Gaelic, Llundain in Welsh and Londain in Irish.t is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. London is also known as Lunnainn in Scottish Gaelic, Llundain in Welsh and Londain in Irish.