LONDON London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It has been a major city for two millennia, and its history goes back to its founding by the Romans, when it was named Londinium. London is a major global city and one of the world's largest financial centres. London's influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in general contributes to its global position. London's success as a service industry and business centre can be attributed to factors such as English being the native and dominant language of business, close relationship with the U.S. and various countries in Asia. London has a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. In July 2007, it had an official population of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London, making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. The majority of Londoners – 58.2% – identify themselves as Christi...