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London
CANADA
London is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city had a population of about 383,000 according to the 2016 Canadian census. London is at the confluence of the Thames River, approximately 200 kilometers from both Toronto and Detroit. The city of London is a separated municipality, politically separate from Middlesex County, though it remains the county seat.
London is a regional center of healthcare and education, being home to the University of Western Ontario, Fanshawe College, and several hospitals (including a University Hospital). The city hosts a number of musical and artistic exhibits and festivals, which contribute to its tourism industry, but its economic activity is centered on education, medical research, insurance, and information technology. London's universities and hospitals are among its top ten employers. London lies at the junction of Highway 401 and 402, connecting it to Toronto, Windsor and Sarnia. It also has an international airport and train and bus stations. Nanjing and London established sister-city relationship in 1997.
