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Islington

The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London. It was created in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury, however the merged entity continues to be second smallest borough in London and also the third smallest district in England. It covers a total area of 5.74 square miles. The borough consists of two Westminster parliamentary constituencies, Islington North and Islington South & Finsbury.

The 2011 Census revealed that Islington has the highest population density of local authorities in England and Wales, with 13875 people per square kilometre. According to population estimates collected during 2014, Islington has a permanent population of about 221030 people. Islington also has ten tube stations within its boundaries, with connections by the tube to all around London. In 2011, the main forms of transports that residents used were the underground, metro, light rail and tram, which were employed by 19.4 per cent of all residents. Another 10.3 per cent used the bus, as well as 10.3 per cent being the figure for people who would walk.

The borough is recognised as the home to football club Arsenal, one of the most successful clubs in England and Emirates Stadium, which is one of the largest football stadiums in Britain. Other notable attractions include the London Canal Museum plus the King's Head Theatre.