London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms Greater London,[note 1] a region of England governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.[note 2] The conurbation also covers two English counties: the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. The latter constitutes the vast majority of London, though historically it was split between Middlesex (a now abolished county), Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire. COUNT 10
QSN1 What city is the capital of England? ANS1 London QSN2 Who founded the city of London? ANS2 the Romans QSN3 As of 2011, what was the population of London? ANS3 7,375 QSN4 What part of London constitutes the bulk of the city? ANS4 county of Greater London QSN5 When founded by the Romans, what was the name they gave the city of London? ANS5 Londinium QSN6 As of 2011 what was the population of the core of London? ANS6 7,375 QSN7 On what river is London situated? ANS7 River Thames QSN8 What was London's original name, as founded by the Romans? ANS8 Londinium QSN9 What bodies govern Greater London? ANS9 the Mayor of London and the London Assembly QSN10 What is the approximate area of the core of the City of London? ANS10 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2)