Canterbury
Sign in to saveCanterbury (, ) is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the Canterbury district, in the county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. It lies on the River Stour. The city has a mild oceanic climate.
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Canterbury is a historic city located in Kent, England, situated on the River Stour. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning it has been designated as a place of outstanding cultural or natural importance worthy of international protection and preservation.
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Place details
- Locality
- Canterbury
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 55,087
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- Toponymy
- History
- Early history
- 11th–16th centuries
- History of Huguenot refugees
- 17th century–present
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Physical
- Political
- Economic
- Culture
- Landmarks
- Theatres
- Music
- Sport
- Education
- Universities
- Schools
- Transport
- Rail
- Bus
- Cycling
- Local media
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Television
- Notable people
- International relations
- Religion
- In popular culture
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Canterbury (, ) is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the Canterbury district, in the county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. It lies on the River Stour. The city has a mild oceanic climate.
Canterbury is a popular tourist destination, with the city's economy heavily reliant upon tourism, alongside higher education and retail. As of 2011, the city's population was over 55,000, including a substantial number of students and one of the highest student-to-permanent-resident ratios in Britain.