London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a global financial center. London accounts for over 40% of the world's foreign exchange transactions, [27] and is known as "Nulonkou" along with New York and Hong Kong. [1] London is the political, economic, cultural, and financial center of the UK, and has the largest number of museums, libraries, and sports arenas in the world. 19 of the world's top 500 companies and 7 of the world's top 100 universities are located in London. University College London ranks 8th in the world, Imperial College London ranks 9th, the London School of Economics and Political Science ranks 27th, and King's College London ranks 33rd in the world. London is a globally leading world-class city, one of the wealthiest, economically developed, commercially prosperous, and highest living standard cities in the world. It influences the world in politics, economy, culture, education, science and technology, finance, commerce, sports, media, fashion, and other aspects, and is a model of globalization. Buckingham Palace Hyde Park Windsor Castle