London London is the capital and largest urban area of England and the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as a major global city.
Population: 7,512,400 (2006 estimate) within the boundaries of Greater London. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Bristol Bristol is a city in South West England, 105 miles (169 km) west of London, and 44 miles (71 km) east of Cardiff. It is one of England's core cities and the most populous city in South West England. It is one of the centres of culture, employment and education in the region. City Population: 410,500 (2006 estimate) www.bristol.gov.uk
Birmingham Birmingham, the largest of England’s core cities, is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands. It is a national commercial centre. Birmingham City Council is the largest local authority in the UK and the largest council in Europe. City Population: 1,006,500 (2006 estimate) www.birmingham.gov.uk
Manchester Manchester, often described as the “Capital of the North”, is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester. It is also the second largest urban zone in the UK and the fourteenth most populated in Europe. City Population: 452,000 (2006 estimate) www.manchester.gov.uk
Leeds Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England and is the second largest metropolitan district in England. It is located on the River Aire and is the fourth most populous city in England by city limits. City Population - 443,247 (2001 census) www.leeds.gov.uk
Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capitall of Scotland, its second largest city after Glasgow. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. City Population: 448,624 (2001 census). www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Cardiff Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff is the main engine of growth in the Welsh economy and conveys economic, social and cultural benefits across the wider region. City Population - 317,500 (2006 estimate) www.cardiff.gov.uk
Belfast Situated on Ireland’s eastern coast, Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second-largest city on the island of Ireland. City Population: 276,459 (2001 census) www.belfastcity.gov.uk
