ABOUT LONDON
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and is made up of two ancient cities which are now joined together: the City of London, known simply as ’the City’ is the business and financial heart of the United Kingdom. It was the original Roman settlement (ancient Londinium), making it the oldest part of London and already 1,000 years old when the Tower of London was built. The other part is the City of Westminster, where Parliament and most of the government offices are located as well as Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and the Royal family.
London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is the world’s largest financial centre alongside New York, and is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies. It has the most international visitors of any city in the world. London Heathrow is the world’s busiest airport by number of international passengers.
The population of London is 7,762,570 and has the highest population density in Britain, with 4,699 people per square kilometre.
The 38th Annual Symposium will be held at Central Hall Westminster. Many of London’s top attractions lie only a short distance from here, such as Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Park. The location is also within London’s Theatreland and close to many of the capital’s best pubs, clubs, restaurants and shops.
