London had about 860,000 people in 1801 (in comparison, Paris had about 670,000 in 1802), and the population of Edo (modern-day Tokyo, Japan), at the time the largest city in the world, has been estimated at 1 million to 1.25 million people. London was the most populous city in the world from 1825 until 1925, when it was overtaken by New York. Residents of London are known as Londoners. The city and the 32 boroughs (some 610 square miles or 1,579 km&sup2) had an estimated 7,421,228 inhabitants in 2004, making London the ...

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As of 2001, the City of London had 336,539 inhabitants. According to StatCan, Canada's official statistics office, the metropolitan population is 432,451 growing an annual 0.76%. The city of London has one of the highest percentages of people in a Canadian city who are of Anglo-saxon, Scots and Irish origins. London also has a significant Polish population. White: 381,980 or 91.6% Black: 6,115 or 1.4% Arab: 6,075 or 1.4% mixed race: 5 ...

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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. London produces 17% of the UK's GDP, and is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centres. The capital of the former British Empire, London is a leader in international finance, communications, entertainment, fashion and the arts and has considerable influence worldwide. London is one of the world's major global cities ...

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The City of Westminster is a London borough with city status, situated to the west of the City of London and north of the River Thames. It forms part of Inner London. The city contains most of London's West End, as well as the permanent headquarters of the United Kingdom's government, with the Palace of Westminster, Whitehall, and the Royal Courts of Justice. In 1965 the London borough was created fro ...

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As of 2001, the City of London had 336,539 inhabitants. According to StatCan, Canada's official statistics office, the metropolitan population is 432,451 growing an annual 0.76%. The city of London has one of the highest percentages of people in a Canadian city who are of Anglo-saxon, Scots and Irish origins. London also has a significant Polish, Italian, German, and white-Spanish (mostly from Argentina, and Chile) populations. White: 381,980 or 91.6% Black: 6,115 or 1.4% Arab: 6,075 or 1.4% mixed race: 5 ...

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The presence of Harrow School often gives the impression the Borough is an affluent, leafy area. This was once true, but the relative affluence of Harrow-on-the-Hill is now surrounded by an untidy suburbia of semidetached houses and flats, such as at South Harrow. Harrow Council is focusing regeneration efforts on the run down area of Wealdstone and many new Barratt's type-flats are springing up. In the north part of the Borough, there is a Green Belt strip of more exp ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 25,671 people, 10,181 households, and 5,385 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,789.1/km² (4,635.5/mi²). There are 11,560 housing units at an average density of 805.7/km² (2,087.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 63.49% White, 18.64% African American, 0.88% Native American, 2.12% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 9.13% from other races, and 5.67% from two or more races. 19.71 ...

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According to the 2001 census, Haringey has a population of 216,507. However, it is considered that the Census may have underestimated the population of the borough. The ethnic composition of the population is 66% White, 10% Black Caribbean, 9% Black African and 3% Indian. 46% of householders are owner-occupers. Only about 11% of the population are over 65, compared to 18.5% nationally. ...

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According to the 2001 census Wandsworth has a population of 260,380. 78% of the population is White, 5% Black Caribbean, 4% Black African and 3% Indian. 52% of households are owner-occupiers. Wandsworth also has a conflicting political makeup. Whilst the borough council is solidly Conservative, the borough elected three Labour MPs in 1997 and 2001 and two Labour and one Conservative in 2005. ...

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London Borough of Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth - Demographics of Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth - Wandsworth Council

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According to the 2001 census the borough has a population of 196,106. It is 51% white, 33% Bangladeshi, 3% Black African and 3% black Caribbean. 29% of the borough are owner–occupiers. With 36.4%, the borough is the local authority with the highest percentage of Muslims in Britain. According to the 2001 census, 52% of the borough's inhabitants were under 30, the largest such figure in England (which has an average of 38%). ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,116 people, 1,574 households, and 1,051 families residing in the town. The population density is 70.6/km² (182.9/mi²). There are 2,085 housing units at an average density of 35.8/km² (92.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.35% White, 0.22% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 0. ...

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New London New Hampshire, New London New Hampshire - Geography, New London New Hampshire - Demographics, New London New Hampshire - Attractions

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The 2001 census gives Hackney a population of 202,824. The population is ethnically diverse. Of the resident population, 89,490 (44%) people describe themselves as White British. 30,978 (15%) are in other White ethnic groups, 50,009 (25%) are Black or Black British, 17,414 (9%) are Asian or Asian British, 8,501 (4%) describe themselves as 'Mixed', and 6,432 (3%) as Chinese or Other. 132,931 (66%) of the resident population were born in the UK. A further 10,095 (5%) were born in other parts o ...

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London Borough of Hackney, London Borough of Hackney - Borough of contrasts, London Borough of Hackney - History, London Borough of Hackney - Demographics of Hackney, London Borough of Hackney - Transport, London Borough of Hackney - North London Line, London Borough of Hackney - 'one' West Anglia, London Borough of Hackney - Districts in Hackney, London Borough of Hackney - Cultural Attractions and Institutions in Hackney, London Borough of Hackney - Individuals associated with Hackney

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 259,088 people, 99,835 households, and 67,188 families residing in the county. The population density is 150/km² (389/mi²). There are 110,674 housing units at an average density of 64/km² (166/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 87.00% White, 5.29% Black or African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.96% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.05% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more race ...

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London's diverse cultural offering boosts its tourism industry. The city is home to many festivals throughout the summer including the London International Children's Festival, London Ribfest which is the second largest rib festival in North America [1], and Sunfest, a World music and culture festival — the second biggest in Canada after Caribana in Toronto. Musically, London is home to Orchestra London, a professional symphony orchestra, the London Youth Symphony, and also the Guy Lombardo museum. There are several museums and thea ...

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A British fort, Fort Glamorgan, was built at the site of the city in 1847, and annexed to the Cape Colony that same year. Three villages grew around the fort, and were eventually combined to form the town of East London, which was elevated to city status in 1914. During the early to mid-1800 Frontier wars, East London served as a supply port to service the military headquarters at nearby King William’s Town. With later development of the port came the settlement of permanent residents, including German settlers, most of whom were bachelors. In 1857 the British Government took pity on them and a cargo of 157 I ...

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East London, East London - History, East London - Economy, East London - Demographics

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Main article: London City Council London's municipal government is split between 14 councillors (two representing each of London's seven wards) and a Board of Control, consisting of four controllers and the mayor. London's current mayor is Anne Marie DeCicco. Historically, the Board of Control was introduced during a period of expansion so the ward councillors could deal with ward issues while the board dealt with problems affecting the entire city. Although London has many ties to Middlesex County, it is now "separated" and the two have no jurisdictional overlap. Exception here is granted to the Middlesex Coun ...

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London is currently home to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, which plays at the John Labatt Centre, the host arena of the 2005 Memorial Cup, and were both 2004-2005 OHL and Memorial Cup Champions. They are by far the most popular sports team in the city. During the summer months, the London Majors of the Intercounty Baseball League play at historic Labatt Park. Lesser and former sports teams from London include: London Monarchs of the now non-operational Canadian Baseball League. They played at Labatt Park. ...

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The independent London Telephone Company was bought by the Bell Telephone Company of Canada in 1881. Bell Canada continues to be the incumbent local exchange carrier for London. London Ontario - Television. London pioneered in the establishment of cable television in Canada, being either the first or second city in Canada with cable service, when Ed Jarmain and others wired the first 15 homes, and had to purchase TV sets for 14 of them. London's first cable system, established in 1952, broadcast American s ...

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London's diverse cultural offering boosts its tourism industry. The city is home to many festivals throughout the summer including the London International Children's Festival, London Ribfest which is the second largest rib festival in North America [1], and Sunfest, a World music and culture festival — the second biggest in Canada after Caribana in Toronto. The Thames River Art Collective, known in London as the standout progressive artists collective, was formed in 2005. Drawing from historical artistic themes of the London area, TRAC encorporates multiple artistic forms and mediums to deliver a com ...

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