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| London Geography
Central London encompasses most of London’s main attractions, theatres and restaurants, and most places within this area are in walking distance of each other. With a basic city map, you’ll be able find your way around easily and take in some sights on the way. The River Thames divides the city into northern and southern halves, with Central London loosely described as being within the loop of the Underground’s Circle Line to the north bank of the river. London’s public transport is organised into zones, central London being Zone 1 with the zone numbers rising as one moves out from the centre. The city is also divided into boroughs which are individually run by councils. There are 32 London boroughs plus the City of London.
English is London’s primary language, although approximately 300 languages are now spoken in this multi-cultural city. The English that is spoken in London today is a hybrid incorporating borrowed foreign words, traditional cockney rhyming slang and a standard south-eastern accent. In some parts of London English is now the second language for the majority of residents. A difficult and illogical language to learn anyway, the English language in London is in constant flux as it is influenced by new ideas and communities. ![]() Reach anywhere in England and United Kingdom within few minutes by boarding the flights to and from London, which no doubt is the fastest way to travel around London. Tourists can also avail the rail and road service for getting to London. By Air: With the presence of five airports, getting to London is not a problem at all. One of the busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow Airport is the largest of the five airports in London. Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, London Heathrow Airport is just 15 miles west of Charing Cross in Central London. Another major airport of London is the Gatwick Airport that is located at a distance of 40 km from south of London. Getting to London can also be made possible through Luton Airport, London Southend Airport, Stanstead Airport and London City Airport. Delta Airlines, Lithuanian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Emirates, Air Atlanta, British Airways, Air France and Thomas Cook Airlines are some of the flights to and from London made available at the Airports in London. By Rail: London Travel is made easier by a wide array of railway stations in London. Known as the busiest railway station of London, London Euston Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities of England and Scotland. Clapham Junction is another busy railway station that makes getting to London an enjoyable event. Connecting Waterloo and London Bridge Stations is the Charing Cross Station in London. Tourists can also choose to board trains from the Kings Cross Railway Station to reach London. Docklands Light Railway is the latest addition to London railways working on the latest technologies. ![]() London is just 56 miles from Oxford, 59 miles from Brighton, 62 miles from Canterbury, 81 miles from Southampton, 116 miles from Bath, 115 miles from Norwich, 120 miles from Birmingham and 120 miles from Bristol. ![]() Hotel Claridge's (5*****) Located on the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street, Hotel Claridge's is a luxurious Five Star Hotel in London ready to serve you with the best of facilities. Accommodation in Hotel Claridge's offers you to stay in any of the 203 luxurious rooms. Avail the superb facilities like Make-up mirrors, alarm clocks, wake-up facilities, hair dryer, central heating, decorative fireplaces, room service and mini bar at Hotel Claridge's. Tickle your taste buds with some mouthwatering delicacies at the restaurants and bars located at Hotel Claridge's in London.
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