London is the capital of Great Britain and Great Britain, is the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and also the largest urban zone in the EU by area . Located along the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia since it was founded by Romans in the 1st century under the name Londinium. The center of ancient London, the City of London, still retains its medieval boundaries. Since the 19th century, the name London is also used to refer to the growing metropolitan city around this center. The conurbation of these urban areas eventually formed the London Region and the administrative territory of Greater London. This region is governed and governed by the mayors of London and the London Assembly elected by general election.
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