Social Media World Forum - 2010

London is today one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the top major global cities.

London is the most populous city within city limits in the European Union with an official population of 7.6 milllion (as of 2006) and has a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million people. Its population is very cosmopolitan, drawing from a wide range of peoples, cultures and religions, speaking over 300 different languages. London is an international transport hub, with five international airports and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world, and its main airport, the multi terminal Heathrow, carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

London is a major tourist destination, with four world heritage sites and numerous iconic landmarks such as:

•  Houses of Parliament
• Tower Bridge
• Tower of London
• Westminster Abbey
• Buckingham Palace
• London Eye
• British Museum
• National Gallery 

Visas

You may need a visa to travel to the UK. This applies if you are not a British Citizen or a citizen of one the European Economic Area (EEA) countries. You will need to recieve clearance before you travel.
For information on whether you need a visa to travel into the UK please click here 
 

Travelling around London:

Click here for a visit London Route Planner 
For a full map of the London underground system please click here