London is the political center of Britain, with the largest number of museums, libraries, cinemas, theaters, stadiums and five-star hotels in the world. London is a leading world-class city. It is one of the richest, most developed, most prosperous and highest living standards cities in the world. It has influenced the whole world in politics, economy, culture, education, science and technology, finance, commerce, sports, media and fashion. It is the only city in the world that has hosted three Olympic Games.

London is the largest financial center in the world, controlling 45% of the world's foreign exchange transactions and the pricing power of commodities such as gold, silver and crude oil. It is also the largest banking, insurance, futures and shipping center in the world.

The geographical environment of London:

1, location and area

London is located on the plain in the southeast of England, where the Thames River passes. The coordinates of the city center are 5130' north latitude and 0.15' east longitude. Greater London covers an area of 65,438+0,577 square kilometers, with a population of about 8.9 million in 2065,438+06. London straddles the lower banks of the Thames, 88km away from the estuary, and its downtown coordinates are 5130' north latitude-0.15' east longitude. Greater London covers an area of about 1577 square kilometers, and the urban area of London is about 3 10 square kilometers.

2. Topography

London straddles the banks of the Thames, and is dominated by plains, with flat terrain and low terrain. The average elevation of this city is about 24 meters (79 feet).

3. Climate

Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current and the west wind, London has a temperate maritime climate, with small temperature difference between the four seasons, cool summer, warm winter, humid air and rainy fog, especially in autumn and winter. The temperature in London in summer is around18 C, sometimes reaching 30°C or even higher. The temperature is maintained at around15 C in spring and autumn, and fluctuates around 6 C in winter. There is little ice in London in winter.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-London