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World City
If London were a country it would be the 8th largest in Europe, and in economic terms the city produces more than many countries. There are more languages spoken in London than in any other city in the world, and its influence extends far beyond Britain and even Europe. The consequence of this? London is not just another city: it is a World City.
City Partnerships
The Greater London Authority has an obligation to assess the state of London and develop strategies to improve Londoners' quality of life. However London faces different problems to those of other UK cities, so the GLA is building City Partnerships so that world cities can learn from one another. So far these exist with Berlin and Moscow, and another partnership with New York is in progress
Culture
London is a world capital for the arts and creative, media and cultural industries. Its theatre, music, film, dance, opera, and visual arts attract visitors from countries around the globe. Londoners benefit from the excellence and variety of the arts available in the city, but much of the arts activity is focussed on the centre of London and often excludes the young, older people and the less affluent.
Economic Development
Making sure that London remains a prosperous city is major part of the Greater London Authority's work, as is sustaining the London city region and empowering London's communities. To this end the GLA and London Development Authority aim fulfill a number of objectives such as promoting London as a place for people and business, encouraging economic diversity and prioritising knowledge and learning.
London Government
The Mayor, London Assembly and the Greater London Authority comprise a new and unique form of strategic citywide government for London. While the Mayor is responsible for preparing strategies to deal with Londonwide issues, and co-ordinating action on a Londonwide basis, a number of other organisations also have a role to play in the running of London. The websites listed on this page all provide information relevant to the government of London.
Introduction
London is a vast metropolis. With a population of 7 million, (15 million in the SE region), life in the city is very congested. Whichever way you choose to travel around the capital of cool, you are sure to run into holdups, harassment and hastle. We used to be proud of having the world's first urban transport system, nowadays we complain of it is as the world's oldest one. It is nowhere near bottom in the international league (hey most US cities' systems do not even stretch beyond buses) but compared to most other W.European cities it sucks. We reckon you have got to use the tube at least once, it was the first after all, check out the red double deckers; because they are cute. But then forget about the system and walk just about everywhere. It is the best way to see any city and London is no exception. Use trains and tubes to get to the centre and then get out and walk. Don't forget that although London is a very safe city, even late at night, you will stand out as a foreigner and therefore as an easy target, so exercise care at all times.
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