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Bristol (/ ˈ b r ɪ s t əl / ⓘ) is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, the most populous city in the region. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Built around the River Avon , it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south.
Bristol. Type: City with 463,000 residents. Description: city in South West England, United Kingdom. Categories: big city, port settlement, city of United Kingdom and locality. Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude.
Nov 26, 2020 · We thought we’d delve back into the past and look at Bristol’s noteworthy connections with the USA - from famous explorers to the naming of America, Hollywood stars to religious founding fathers. Here's some great trivia we think will surprise locals and visitors alike.
Bristol is located in the county of Bristol, South West England, four miles south of the town of Filton, 25 miles east of Cardiff, and 107 miles west of London. Bristol lies roughly one mile north-east of the Somerset border, and was historically in the county of Gloucestershire.
3 days ago · Bristol, city and unitary authority, southwestern England. It was part of the historic counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset until the creation of the county of Bristol (1373–1974) and then of the county of Avon (1974–96). When the county of Avon was abolished, Bristol became a unitary authority.
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Dec 26, 2023 · This map shows streets, roads, rivers, houses, buildings, hospitals, parking lots, bars, shops, churches, universities, schools, stadiums, railways, railway stations, tourist information centers and parks in Bristol.
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Dec 26, 2023 · About Bristol. The Facts: Constituent country: England. Region: South West. Population: ~ 450,000. Metropolitan population: ~ 1,000,000. Last Updated: December 26, 2023. UK maps. UK cities.
