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		rubito on Oct 4, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The City of London’s oldest document is currently ... I watched the Video but besides the "king entering the city ceremony" it didn't show what it makes it unique compared to other city states around the world.

lozenge on Oct 4, 2022 | [–]

It's a city state without the state as it isn't internationally recognised.

BillEllson on Oct 5, 2022 | | [–]

The City of London is part of Greater London http://legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1963/33/section/2 residents & businesses are subject to the same laws & taxes as the rest of England.

easytiger on Oct 4, 2022 | [–]

well, arguably there are fewer than 5 city states in the world.

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