London serves as the chic capital city of England and is a mecca for multi culture. Here are some things to know about London if you are considering a trip.

A city with nineteen billionaires, London has five major business districts. The business districts of London include Westminster, the City of London, Canary Wharf, Camden Islington, Lambeth and Southwark. Each district is deeply rooted in one of London's top industries, designed to thrive in a city with one of the highest costs of living in the world. Top businesses in the City of London center around banking, finance, insurance, and law. Camden and Islington puts it's best fashion face forward for business dealings with an economic focus on fashion, art, design, and the creative arts. Banking and the media have a home in the Canary Wharf business center. Some of the head administrative offices for real estate, private banking, and government officials are housed in the Westminster Business District. Lambeth and Southwark is the small business district in London and features a vast number of businesses in accounting and branches of local government.

London, featuring thirty-two city boroughs, is one of the most heavily populated cities in the world. The first city in the world to reach a population of one million is one of the superpowers in the industries of business and finance, but the city's paramount role in the fields of politics, entertainment, and fashion paves the way. Hear are some other notable things to know about the city:

1. Central London's West End functions as the metropolis of some of London's premier tourist attractions. The West End District is located in the City of Westminster, one of London's boroughs. Important businesses and economic headquarters also have a home here. The West End of London houses the majority of the city's most visited theatres, as well as London's professional "Theatreland," coined West End Theatre. West End was first developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the early days of London, was a highly sought after address for the city's sect of elite, particularly due to the presence of palaces, posh townhouses, and high end shopping destinations.

2. The entertainment district near The West End District is situated in the area around Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

3. Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Bond Street is the heart of London's shopping community. It is also called West End Shopping.

4. London's "Avenue of the Stars" opened in 2005 to pay homage to pioneers of the city's entertainment industry. Located just outside of St. Paul's Church, the "Avenue of the Stars" was a walkway that opened with one hundred stars and names. All of the stars were removed in 2006.

5. London's St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden has traditionally been linked to London's thriving Theatre community. The entertainment association earned the place of worship the title of the "Actor Church."

London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A signature climate makes some times of the year best suited to begin checking out London. Most sites for tourism in London get into full swing during the period between April and September, and many touring London take this time as an opportunity to enjoy the city's vibrant community for visitors. The introduction to cold weather and short days between November and February make those months the least desirable for tourism. July and August are London's busiest months for entertaining guests.

London has a deep-seated history revealed in some of the capital city's legendary landmarks. London Landmark Interesting Fact Number One: Lush locales like the House of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the London Eye are some toured spots in the city. Visitors and residents alike relish in accessibility of London's mass transit system. London Underground was the world's first subway rail system. Today, it is the largest.

If you are heading to Europe, London is definitely an excellent choice as a first stop. In fact, you might not leave!

Richard Monk
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