London is both the capital of and the largest city in England and the United Kingdom, as well as being a global finance and cultural centre. The city was founded by the Romans in 43 AD and became the capital of the Roman Province of Britannia in 100 AD. London grew steadily during the Middle Ages and in recent history, eventually becoming one of the most important cities in the world today.
With a population of eight million – and almost 14 million in the metropolitan region – London is one of the largest cities in the world and one of Europe's driving forces in terms of education, economic, art, culture, finance and entertainment. London is the UK's most popular tourist destination, with the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Big Ben and Tower Bridge making up just some of the city's landmarks.