London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, and its largest city. It has the largest economy of any city in Europe and is a global hub for finance and culture. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and its second largest city, located in southeast Scotland along the Firth of Forth. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, located in the province of Ulster. Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales, and Wales' center of commerce and culture.