Manchester

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Introduction
Physical and human geography
- The landscape
  - The city site
  - Climate
  - Architecture and the face of the city
- The people
- The economy
  - Industry
  - Trade and transportation
- Administration and social conditions
  - Government
  - Education and social services
- Cultural life
History
- Early settlement and medieval growth
- Evolution of the modern city

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Manchester

England, United Kingdom

Also known as: Mamucium

Written by H.B. Rodgers

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Last Updated: Jan 9, 2025 • Article History

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Manchester, city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester urban county, northwestern England. Most of the city, including the historic core, is in the historic county of Lancashire, but it includes an area south of the River Mersey in the historic county of Cheshire. Manchester is the nucleus of the largest metropolitan area in the north of England, and it remains an important regional city, but it has lost the extraordinary vitality and unique influence that put it at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution. The city is today famous worldwide for its two top Premier League ...(100 of 4432 words)

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