Greater London
Greater London is an administrative area in England, coterminous with the London region, containing most of the continuous urban area of London. It contains 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs, which form a ceremonial county also called Greater London, and the City of London.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Leicester Square and London St Pancras International.
Leicester Square
Photo: Aurelien Guichard, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The area around Leicester Square, often called the West End, is the entertainment heart of London. The area also includes Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
London St Pancras International
Photo: Mattbuck, CC BY-SA 3.0.
London St Pancras International is a major international rail interchange and shopping destination in London. It is the British capital's only international station, with Eurostar services connecting the city with destinations in mainland Europe.
Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include London and South Kensington-Chelsea.
London
Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom sits on the River Thames in South-East England.
South Kensington-Chelsea
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South Kensington-Chelsea is a district of central London. It is one of the most densely populated places in London and most affluent areas in the world.
Westminster
Westminster is a district of central London, at the heart of the United Kingdom's royal and political life. Many of its attractions are of an historical and cultural variety.
Greater London
- Historically known as: “Middlesex”
- Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.5° or 51° 30′ northLongitude
-0.1667° or 0° 10′ westPopulation
8,870,000Elevation
56 feet (17 metres)Open location code
9C3XGR2M+28GeoNames ID
2648110
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Satellite Map
Discover Greater London from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to Turkish—“Greater London” goes by many names.
- French: “Grand Londres”
- Italian: “Londra”
- Norwegian: “Stor-London”
- Spanish: “Londres”
- Turkish: “Londra”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Greater London”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Greater London and Knightsbridge.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Knightsbridge Hotel, Firmdale Hotels and Harrods.
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