2. LONDON ( Latin Londinium) is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and also of England. It is the largest city on British Isles. The total area is 1579 sq.km. Its population is about 9 million people. London plays an important role in the political, economic, commercial and cultural life of Great Britain.

3. The English often call London the Big Smoke (or the Great Smog). This nickname may be translated as «Большой дым». It is connected with the famous London smog of the 19-20 th centuries. Another informal name of the city is the Great Wen. Wen is the old English word, which is translated as «фурункул».In this context it means «перенаселённый город».

4. There are a lot of world- wide sights in London.

5. ТOWER BRIDGE The Tower Bridge was built in 1895. The Tower Bridge was built in 1895. During the first month they had to raise the bridge 30-40 times a day. For the pedestrians’ convenience small bridges were provided between two towers, where there was a lift. During the first month they had to raise the bridge 30-40 times a day. For the pedestrians’ convenience small bridges were provided between two towers, where there was a lift.

6. TOWER OF LONDON Founded on the northern shore of the Thames the fortress is the historical center of London.

7. In Westminster Abbey the Royal, aristocratic, martial and political history of England. There are graves of kings, statesmen, famous people.

9. The voice of the city. This Clock Tower shows the accurate time since 1859. The building of this clock tower (its height is 320 foots) began in 1837 when the Queen Victoria ascended the throne.

10. OBSERVATION WHEEL Everybody dreams to see London from a bird’s-eye view. On the eve of the millennium on thе initiative of famous company “British Airways” the observation wheel was erected in London. Everybody dreams to see London from a bird’s-eye view. On the eve of the millennium on thе initiative of famous company “British Airways” the observation wheel was erected in London. Its height is 135 m.

11. ANOTHER PECULIARITYOF LONDON