Bristol
Sign in to saveBristol () is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is located on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel to the west. The county includes the majority of the Bristol conurbation, however, the urban area of the city extends into the neighbouring districts of South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset.
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Bristol is a city and ceremonial county located in South West England on the River Avon, bordered by Gloucestershire and Somerset with access to the Bristol Channel. It serves as the primary urban center of the Bristol conurbation, though its urban area extends into several neighboring districts.
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Place details
- Locality
- Bristol
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 479,024
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- Toponymy
- History
- Middle Ages
- 15th and 16th centuries
- 17th and 18th centuries
- 19th century
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Government
- Former county of Avon
- West of England Combined Authority
- Geography
- Boundaries
- Geography
- Climate
- Environment
- Green belt
- Demographics
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Bristol conurbation
- Economy
- Culture
- Arts
- Architecture
- Dialect
- Sport
- Media
- Education
- Science city
- Transport
- Rail
- Roads
- Public transport
- Cycling
- Air
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Freedom of the City
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Bristol () is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is located on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel to the west. The county includes the majority of the Bristol conurbation, however, the urban area of the city extends into the neighbouring districts of South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset.
The county is almost entirely urbanised and had an estimated population of in , making Bristol the most populous city in the region. For local government purposes the county is a unitary authority area governed by Bristol City Council. The council is a member of the West of England Combined Authority, which allows it to collaborate with South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council.
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