18 Facts About London South

1. London South is full of pubs associated with artists, writers, and poets.

2. London South has hosted the Summer Olympics three times: in 1908, 1948, and 2012.

3. London South is one of the major classical and popular music capitals of the world and hosts major music corporations, such as Universal Music Group International and Warner Music Group, as well as countless bands, musicians and industry professionals.

4. London South has frequent river boat services on the Thames known as Thames Clippers.

5. London South has a modern tram network, known as Tramlink, centred on Croydon in South London.

6. London South is the centre of the National Rail network, with 70 per cent of rail journeys starting or ending in London.

7. London South has over 480 overseas banks, more than any other city in the world.

8. London South has some of the highest real estate prices in the world.

9. Bevis Marks Synagogue in the City of London South is affiliated to London's historic Sephardic Jewish community.

10. London South is home to sizeable Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Jewish communities.

11. The Thames is a tidal river, and London South is vulnerable to flooding.

12. London South is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom.

13. Administration of London South is formed of two tiers: a citywide, strategic tier and a local tier.

14. In 2008, London South named alongside New York City and Hong Kong as Nylonkong, being hailed as the world's three most influential global cities.

15. London South became the principal North Sea port, with migrants arriving from England and abroad.

16. London South was a centre of England's Jewish population before their expulsion by Edward I in 1290.

17. At its height in the 2nd century, Roman London South had a population of around 60,000.

18. London South has the potential to be the best retail destination in the world.