Which term describes the financial district of London?

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Which term describes the financial district of London?

The City, or the City of London, is the term used for London's financial district. It’s the historic core—about a square mile—where many banks and financial institutions are based, and it has its own local authority, the City of London Corporation. That distinct identity is what people mean when they refer to London’s financial district. Canary Wharf is another major financial hub in Docklands, but it’s a separate area; Westminster is the government and royal area, and The Bank refers to the Bank of England area rather than the whole district. So the best label for the financial district is the City.

The City, or the City of London, is the term used for London's financial district. It’s the historic core—about a square mile—where many banks and financial institutions are based, and it has its own local authority, the City of London Corporation. That distinct identity is what people mean when they refer to London’s financial district. Canary Wharf is another major financial hub in Docklands, but it’s a separate area; Westminster is the government and royal area, and The Bank refers to the Bank of England area rather than the whole district. So the best label for the financial district is the City.

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