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Discovering the U.K.
Geographic Overview
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The
largest city within each country is listed below.
Country:
England:
The capital and largest city is
London, with a population of over eight
million
Wales:
The capital and largest city is
Cardiff, with a population of just over
300,000
Scotland:
Although Edinburgh is the
capital of Scotland, the largest city is
Glasgow, with a population of 596,000
Northern Ireland:
The capital and
largest city is Belfast with a population
of about 277,000
Other Notable Cities
Other major cities include:
Birmingham, England:
Second-largest city in the U.K.
Liverpool, England:
A historic maritime city in northwest England, where the River
Mersey meets the Irish Sea
Leeds, England:
One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.K.
It is an important
transport, retail, and conference hub.
Manchester, England:
A major city in northwest England, with a rich industrial
heritage
Bath, England:
One of the U.K.’s most beautiful Georgian cities
Bristol, England:
Located in southwest England, one of the country’s warmest cities
Cambridge, England:
Most widely known as the home of the University of
Cambridge. It is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as “Silicon Fen”
Oxford, England:
Known as the "city of dreaming spires", it lies 50 miles northwest
of London and is full of history and heritage
Stratford-Upon Avon, England:
The birthplace of William Shakespeare, offers a
wide variety of leisure, accommodation, and shopping experiences
Aberdeen, Scotland:
Aberdeen boasts two universities with world-class teaching
and research facilities
Edinburgh, Scotland:
Capital of Scotland, with a vibrant culture and arts scene
Derry, Northern Ireland:
Sometimes referred to by its legal name, Londonderry, it is
the second-largest city in Northern Ireland