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London (pronounced /ˈlʌndən/) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the world's most important business and financial centres, and its influence in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sport and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the key global cities.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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Brazil's coach Dunga, front, leaves a press room after summoning  players for the national soccer team in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Brazil and Ireland will hold a friendly match in London next March,2.

Brazil's coach Dunga, front, leaves a press room after summoning players for the national soccer team in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Brazil and Ireland will hold a friendly match in London next March,2.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8:  Members of the media photograph Dr. Conrad Murray as he arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse for his arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Members of the media photograph Dr. Conrad Murray as he arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse for his arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8:  Michael Jackson fans call out to Dr. Conrad Murray as he arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse for his the arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Michael Jackson fans call out to Dr. Conrad Murray as he arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse for his the arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8:  Michael Jackson fans hold signs outside the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse during the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Michael Jackson fans hold signs outside the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse during the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8:  Michael Jackson fans are seen near the masts of television news trucks outside the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse during the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Michael Jackson fans are seen near the masts of television news trucks outside the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse during the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8:  Fans point cell phone cameras at LaToya Jackson as the Jackson family leaves the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse where Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Fans point cell phone cameras at LaToya Jackson as the Jackson family leaves the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse where Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon attends a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor Matt Damon (L) and director Paul Greengrass attend a photocall to promote their new movie 'Green Zone' at The Dorchester on February 8, 2010 in London, England.'Green Zone' opens in London on March 12.

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