The 7 Elements Of Culture
Economic Systems
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London has a mixed economy. It has all of the characteristics of a market economy because individuals meet their economic needs by buying and selling goods and services. Sometimes the government makes decisions about what can be imported or exported. London is a major financial center of the world.
Social Organizations
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The typical family pattern in London is the nuclear family. Sometimes in the poorer areas of London there will be apartments with extended families.
Different areas of London is where different ethnic groups live together
Different areas of London is where different ethnic groups live together
Language
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The official language spoken and written in London is English.
As a business and tourist center other languages are also spoken and written but not officially.
As a business and tourist center other languages are also spoken and written but not officially.
Customs And Traditions
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• In February they have a holiday called the great spitalfields pancake race
• London is the oldest among the great cities
• London has lots of tea
London has red double decker buses for public transportation as well as a really good subway system called The Tube.
French fries are called chips
Soccer is called football in London and is very popular there, along with rugby and cricket.
• London is the oldest among the great cities
• London has lots of tea
London has red double decker buses for public transportation as well as a really good subway system called The Tube.
French fries are called chips
Soccer is called football in London and is very popular there, along with rugby and cricket.
Religion
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The official religion of England is the Church of England or Anglican church but there is freedom of religion in England. London contains many different churches and places of worship of other religion. Nationally 3% of the population is Muslim 1 percent is Hindu 70% is christian and 20% is no religion.
Arts And Literature
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• William Shakespear's plays were written in London; the original Globe theater was in London where they were originally performed in the 1600s
• London is one of the most foremost centers for classical music supporting no fewer than 5 major symphony orchestras
• the British museum is located in London
• London is one of the most foremost centers for classical music supporting no fewer than 5 major symphony orchestras
• the British museum is located in London
Form Of Government
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England is ruled by the Houses of Parliament and a Prime Minister. The seat of the national government is situated in London. Local governments raise less than 1/4 of their needs in tax revenues.
England has a monarch (queen) but she does not have political power and Buckingham Palace is in London where she lives.
England has a monarch (queen) but she does not have political power and Buckingham Palace is in London where she lives.
London's Function in the World
London is a major financial capital of the world. It is also a major place for tourism. A lot of people travel to London each year on business or for fun.
The groups of people that organize activities there are the business people who work in the finance industry, and the tourism industry. Also London is the seat of the government for all of England so the government runs activity there.
The character of London is a place where there is a lot of mix of cultures and people. There is a lot to do. There are lots of subcultures there.
The groups of people that organize activities there are the business people who work in the finance industry, and the tourism industry. Also London is the seat of the government for all of England so the government runs activity there.
The character of London is a place where there is a lot of mix of cultures and people. There is a lot to do. There are lots of subcultures there.