"The Tube"

The London Underground System

Stations of the London Tube system

London, the capital city of the United Kingdom, is renowned for a very well-organized transport system, with the Underground and its 270 stations at its heart.

The vast network of underground trains, known as The Tube, is easy to navigate and its famous map provides quick answers to any connection issues.

Check the Transport for London website to plan your journey and learn more about the history of the Tube. London Transport Museum, in Covent Garden, is a treasure trove of information.

London's population includes a very diverse range of cultures, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe and, indeed, the world. Over 300 languages are spoken in London, making the capital the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

It is the home of many global institutions, organisations and companies, and as such retains a leading role in global affairs.

London has a great number of world-famous museums, theatres, concert halls, airports, railway stations, palaces, and offices. London is also home to foreign embassies, consulates and High Commissions. It has hosted the Olympic Games in 2012.