City of London

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is City of London?Central London, England
2. How many people live in City of London?8,583 (2021 Census)
3. When was City of London built?Circa 47 AD by the Romans as Londinium
4. What is the capital of City of London?Forms the historic core of the wider London metropolis
5. What language do people speak in City of London?English
6. What is the employment?Over 500,000 (2019)

Londinium: The original Roman name for the settlement that became the City of London.
City of London Corporation: The unique local government body governing the City of London, led by the Lord Mayor.
Inns of Court: Historic professional associations for barristers in England and Wales, located on the City's western boundary.
Financial Centre: A geographical location with a high concentration of financial institutions and markets.