Canterbury

Local nameCanterbury
LocationUK

Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the county of Kent, England; it was until 1974 a county borough. It lies on the River Stour. The city has a mild oceanic climate.

The city is a popular tourist destination. The city's economy is heavily reliant upon tourism, alongside higher education and retail. The city's population was over 55,000 in 2011. There is a substantial student population; the city has one of the highest proportions of students to permanent residents in the country.

The city has been occupied since Paleolithic times and served as the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci and Jute Kingdom of Kent.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canterbury

Official Website https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/

Coordinates 51°16'48.099" N 1°4'48.912" E

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