Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
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- How many languages are spoken in London?
“London is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world, with an estimated 300 or more languages spoken.”
Reference: Greater London Authority
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What is Big Ben?
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