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With the cultural influences of centuries of colonial heritage, colliding with the thriving
modern makers of fashion, pop, and its art scene, London is one of the most colourful and vibrant
cities in the world. Originating somewhere between 50 and 43 BC, the London of today has a resident
population of around 7.2 million people, over 200 languages are spoken on its streets, and 1 person
in every 4 is from an ethnic background.
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| To get around, the city has over 20,000 black taxicabs, ready to drop you at any one of its 6000
restaurants, 5000 pubs, 200 museums, 500 cinema screens, 18,000 listed buildings, 95 golf courses, 2000
tennis courts, 5 symphony orchestras, 546 swimming pools, not to mention 12 professional football teams.
And if further proof was needed as to the city’s global appeal, 28 million people visited London
in 2002, spending over £8.6 billion along the way. |
