London (English: London) is the capital of the United Kingdom, the largest city in the UK and the capital of its constituent country England, with a total population of approximately 8,866,180. Located in the River Thames basin, it was founded by the Romans in 50 AD under the name 'Londinium', and became one of the most important settlements in the region over the next two centuries. London is also a global city, holding a prominent position in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, health, media, tourism, transport and more. It is also one of the world's major financial centres. Tourism is one of London's primary industries, with attractions including the British Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, Science Museum and more.