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City Guide > Europe > England > London


City Statistics

Location: Southeastern England, United Kingdom.
Country dialling code: 44.
Population: 7.4 million (metropolitan area).
Ethnic mix: 72% white, 28% various ethnic groups incorporating over 37 different communities; biggest group is Asian/Asian-British, followed by black/black-British.
Religious mix: 58.2% Christian, 8.5% Muslim, 4% Hindu, 2% Jewish, 1.5% Sikh, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.5% other religions, 24.5% no religion or not stated.
Time zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temp: 5°C (41°F).
Average July temp: 18°C (64°F).
Annual rainfall: 585mm (23 inches).



   
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