Greater 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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/greater-london

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 Greater London?Southeastern England, centered on the River Thames
2. How many people live in Greater London?Estimated 9,089,736 (2024), with the wider built-up area exceeding 9.7 million
3. How big is Greater London?1,572 km² (607 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Greater London?London
5. What language do people speak in Greater London?English is the official language; over 300 languages are spoken by residents
6. How high is Greater London?Westerham Heights, 245 m (804 ft)

Ceremonial County: A geographical area used for certain formal occasions, in this case, Greater London itself.
Greater London Built-up Area: A continuous urban area that includes parts of Greater London and extends into surrounding counties.
City of London Corporation: The local government body for the historic 'Square Mile' of the City of London.