Greater London

Greater London covers 32 boroughs plus the City of London, forming a large administrative territory in southeastern England. This zone spreads across an urban mosaic uniting historic cores, dense residential areas, green spaces, and commercial districts.

The administrative region was created on April 1, 1965, replacing the former counties of Middlesex and London along with parts of Kent, Surrey, and Essex. This reform aimed to simplify and modernize the governance of the expanding metropolitan area.

This area is home to over nine million people with different backgrounds, living and working close together in a dense setting. Local markets, festivals, and street scenes show the everyday life of these diverse communities, rooted in neighborhoods with their own identity.

The territory borders six neighboring counties and is covered by a dense network of roads, rail lines, and bus routes. Travelers can move easily between different zones, with public transport linking the main connections between boroughs.

The territory operates under a dual governance system where the Corporation of London shares powers with 32 district councils. Each borough decides on local matters while a central assembly handles wider issues.

Location: London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Shares border with: Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, City of London

Website: https://greaterlondonlieutenancy.com

GPS coordinates: 51.50745,-0.12777

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:02