Great Britain is an island located northwest of Europe and is the largest island in the UK. It has a population of around 59.6 million, making it the third most populated island globally. London is the capital of both England and the UK, and has been a major settlement for over two millennia. London is a global financial center and has influenced politics, culture, and the arts internationally. Some iconic aspects of London include landmarks like Buckingham Palace, double decker buses, the London Underground metro system, and Heathrow Airport.

1. Great BritainGreat Britain

2. Great Britain is an islandGreat Britain is an island
lying to the northwest oflying to the northwest of
Continental Europe.Continental Europe.
It is the ninth largest islandIt is the ninth largest island
in the world,and the largestin the world,and the largest
European island.European island.
With a population of aboutWith a population of about
59.6 million people in mid-2008,59.6 million people in mid-2008,
it is the third most populatedit is the third most populated
island on Earth.island on Earth.

3. FaunaFauna
The Robin is popularly known as "Britain'sThe Robin is popularly known as "Britain's
favourite bird".favourite bird".

4. FloraFlora
Great Britain's flora comprises 3354 vascular plant speciesGreat Britain's flora comprises 3354 vascular plant species
in total, of which 2297 are native and 1057 have beenin total, of which 2297 are native and 1057 have been
introduced into the islandintroduced into the island

5. LondonLondon
London is the capital of England and theLondon is the capital of England and the
United Kingdom. London has been a majorUnited Kingdom. London has been a major
settlement for two millennia and the historysettlement for two millennia and the history
of London goes back to its founding by theof London goes back to its founding by the
Romans, when it was named Londinium.Romans, when it was named Londinium.

6. London is a major global city and one of the world'sLondon is a major global city and one of the world's
largest financial centres. Central London is home to thelargest financial centres. Central London is home to the
headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listedheadquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed
companies and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest.companies and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest.
London's influence in politics, finance, education,London's influence in politics, finance, education,
entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture inentertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in
general contributes to its global position. It is a majorgeneral contributes to its global position. It is a major
tourist destination for both domestic and overseastourist destination for both domestic and overseas
visitorsvisitors

7. ArchitectureArchitecture
Piccadilly Circus is a main road junction inPiccadilly Circus is a main road junction in
the West End.the West End.

8. Buckingham Palace is the official residence ofBuckingham Palace is the official residence of
the British monarch.the British monarch.

9. Italian gardens, Hyde Park.Italian gardens, Hyde Park.

10. Saint Paul's CathedralSaint Paul's Cathedral

11. TransportTransport
The London Underground, oldest and largestThe London Underground, oldest and largest
metro system in the world, known as the Themetro system in the world, known as the The
Tube, because of the shape of the tunnels.Tube, because of the shape of the tunnels.

12. St Pancras International is served by directSt Pancras International is served by direct
high speed trains to European destinationshigh speed trains to European destinations
such as Paris.such as Paris.

13. The red double-decker bus is iconic of LondonThe red double-decker bus is iconic of London

14. London Heathrow Airport, London'sLondon Heathrow Airport, London's
Heathrow is the busiest airport in the world forHeathrow is the busiest airport in the world for
international traffic, and is the major hub,international traffic, and is the major hub,
British Airways.British Airways.

15. EducationEducation
University College London is part of theUniversity College London is part of the
University of London.University of London.