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'''Cambridge''' is a [[city]] in eastern [[England]] which is the location of the [[University of Cambridge]]. | '''Cambridge''' is a [[city]] in eastern [[England]] which is the location of the [[University of Cambridge]]. It is in [[Cambridgeshire]] and has a population of 130,000, of which around a fifth are students. | ||
==Geography== | |||
Cambridge is the county town of [[Cambridgeshire]]. It is situated upon the river Cam, about 50 miles north of [[London, United Kingdom|London]]. | |||
==History== | |||
In [[Roman]] times, Cambridge was known as ''Camboritum'', and the Roman ruins still stand in the city. The university was founded in the 1200s. | |||
==Transport== | |||
The M11 terminates in Cambridge. The A14 also passes close. Cambridge Airport is close to the city. | |||
==References== | |||
*AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain | |||
*[http://cambridgeairport.com/ Cambridge Airport Website] | |||
*World Book Encyclopedia[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:01, 24 July 2024
Cambridge is a city in eastern England which is the location of the University of Cambridge. It is in Cambridgeshire and has a population of 130,000, of which around a fifth are students.
Geography
Cambridge is the county town of Cambridgeshire. It is situated upon the river Cam, about 50 miles north of London.
History
In Roman times, Cambridge was known as Camboritum, and the Roman ruins still stand in the city. The university was founded in the 1200s.
Transport
The M11 terminates in Cambridge. The A14 also passes close. Cambridge Airport is close to the city.
References
- AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain
- Cambridge Airport Website
- World Book Encyclopedia