Discovering the UK Country guide

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

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