So, how big is London compared to NYC? It’s twice the land area, with roughly the same number of people, but more green, more sprawl, and a completely different vibe. New York is a dense, vertical rocket ship. London is a sprawling, ancient, leafy labyrinth.
Next time someone asks you this question, just smile and say, “London is bigger on paper, but New York lives bigger in a smaller box.” Then pour a cuppa and grab a slice of pizza—you’re now an expert in urban geography, and that’s pretty cool.