Discovering the UK 2023

Geographic Overview The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, whereas Great Britain is comprised of England, Scotland, and Wales. The largest city within each country is listed below. Country: + England: The capital and largest city is London, with a population of over 9.5 million + Wales: The capital and largest city is Cardiff, with a population of 485,000 + Scotland: Although Edinburgh is the

capital of Scotland, the largest city is Glasgow, with a population of around 548,000 + Northern Ireland: The capital and largest city is Belfast with a population of 639,000

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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