The largest city in Britain is London. London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the world financial center. It is also called "Newland Port" with new york and Hongkong. London is the political, economic, cultural and financial center of Britain and the city with the most museums, libraries and gymnasiums in the world. The headquarters of Fortune 500 companies 19, and seven universities of Fortune 100 companies are located in London. University College London ranks 8th in the world, Imperial College London 9th in the world, 27th in the London School of Economics and Political Science, and 33rd in King's College London.
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 affects the whole world in politics, economy, culture, education, science and technology, finance, commerce, sports, media and fashion, and is a model of globalization.
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 daily average foreign exchange transaction volume in London is as high as 2.7 trillion US dollars, ranking first in the world, and the total wealth of residents ranks second in the world.
Festivals in London
New years day) 1+ 10 month 1.
Every year, a grand celebration parade is held in 65438+ 10/London. Enthusiastic performers usually leave Piccadilly Circus in the city center at 12:00 and arrive at the terminal near the Parliament Building at 15:30.
New Year in China.
Although it is a traditional festival in China, Londoners have made it their own. Every year, they hold large-scale performances with China characteristics in China City and Trafalgar Square, and many performing groups in China will be invited to participate.
Easter 2065438+April 5, 2005-12
Easter celebrations usually last for a week. From Wednesday to Sunday, the cathedral will move out a float made of icons for a parade. Many parks and museums also hold "Easter egg hunt" activities. This festival is also indispensable for food. People will eat a sweet food called "Torrija" dipped in honey. Many shops (including supermarkets) are closed on Easter.
InternationalPillowFightDay is the first Saturday in April.
The London pillow fight was held in Trafalgar Square in the city center. Bring your pillow and party with the people of London, but don't hit other people's cameras, don't hit people without pillows, pillows must have pillowcases. Remember to take them with you when you leave!
Color Operation (Color Operation) 2065438+June 7, 2005
The location is Wembley Park in northwest London. This is a 5-kilometer charity fundraising long-distance race. You can register to participate. Participants need to wear white coats when starting and must be colorful when reaching the finish line.
The Queen's Birthday 2065438+June 5th 13.
Every year, on the official birthday of the Queen, there will be a grand military parade of the Royal Army. The Queen will cross the celebration route in a carriage and wave to the onlookers. The parade starts at 10:00, and it is better to arrive before 9: 00 along the horse and the St. James Spark side near the cavalry parade ground.