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London

London's topography is characterized by a gently rolling terrain shaped by the River Thames and its tributaries. The city lies within the London Basin, a natural depression bordered by higher grounds such as the North Downs to the south and the Chiltern Hills to the northwest. The Thames flows west to east, creating a broad, level floodplain that has historically facilitated the city's expansion. Several modest hills punctuate the landscape, including Ludgate Hill, Corn Hill, and Tower Hill in the City of London, which are believed to have influenced the early settlement's location. To the north, ridges like Hampstead Heath and Highgate Hill reach elevations up to 130 meters, offering panoramic views of the city. South of the Thames, features such as Shooter's Hill and Sydenham Hill rise prominently, with the latter reaching approximately 112 meters. The Finchley Gap, a notable topographical feature in north London, is a depression approximately eight kilometers wide, lying between higher grounds to the northwest (Mill Hill) and the southeast (Hampstead Heath). Overall, London's varied terrain, shaped by its river systems and underlying geology, has played a significant role in its historical development and urban layout.

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Name: London topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (51.28676 -0.51038 51.69187 0.33402)

Average elevation: 217 ft

Minimum elevation: -7 ft

Maximum elevation: 883 ft

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