8 must-know facts about the city of London

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London is the capital of the UK and England.

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The Shard is the tallest building in London. It has a height of 310 meters.

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Thames River flows through London. There are also many small tributaries of the Thames that flow through the city.

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The London Underground metro system was established in 1863. The metro system currently has 11 lines and covers 402 km (250 miles).

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The famous Big Ben was constructed in 1859. It is 316 feet (96 m) high.

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London has the sixth largest GDP for a city in the world.

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