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Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something
about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the
biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River
Thames. London has a history of more than 2, 000 years. Because of its long
history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People
all over the world are familiar with the city's red double-decker（双层的）buses and black taxis.
People
The British Empire used to（过去常常）rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to
London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than
300 different languages are spoken in London.
Culture
London is known for its museums. One important
museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There
are two main art museums in London the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides,
London is also home to arts, such as theater and music. The Globe Theater, which
was popular in the late
16th
and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare's plays.
Tourist attractions
London has many wonderful places to visit. For
example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-hightower, was called the Big
Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal（皇家的）family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open
area in central London.
