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London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, with population of 336,539 (according to 2001 statistics). It is situated just two-hour drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls and one hour from the US border. Such favourable location allows London to be home to many national and international businesses and industries.

London is also one of the leading educational centres. The University of Western Ontario (UWO), founded in 1878, attracts people from around the world. It is often ranked among the top Canadian universities and has three affiliated colleges and the world-known Richard Ivey School of Business.

London is a beautiful, clean and peaceful city. As its UK namesake it also has its own Thames River that meets with North Thames River in the centre of the city known as The Forks or The Forks of the Thames. The city area is surrounded by the Great Lakes.

Also known as The Forest City London is proud of its beautiful parks such as Labatt Memorial Park at the riverforks, Harris Park in the centre, Springbank in southwest and Gibbons Park in north-central London. Victoria Park in the very heart of the city is the major centre of community events in London.

The city has a diverse and active cultural life. Many festivals throughout summer take place here: Sunfest, the second largest musical festival in Canada after Caribana in Toronto, London International Children's Festival and London Ribfest. There are several museums and theatres including Museum London, located at the Forks of the Thames and featuring local, regional and national artists, Museum of Archeology owned by UWO and The Grand Theatre. Other places of interest and cultural activities include Home County Folk Festival (a festival of folk music), London Balloon Festival (displays hot air balloons), John Labatt Centre (sports-entertainment complex), Forest City Gallery (the city's artist run centre), Fanshawe Pioneer Village (a reconstructed 19th century village) and Storybook Gardens (an amusement park for children and Zoo).

London has a bustling sports activity and is home for many sports teams including the popular London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. The world's oldest operating baseball ground is situated in Labatt Memorial Park in London. The city was the host for the 2001 Canada Summer Games.

Tourists and visitors find London an attractive destination offering fine dining and accommodation, good public transport system, London International Airport providing regular flights to popular national and international locations, plenty of cultural sites, recreational activities and other amenities.

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