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Bristol is a city and county in the [[United Kingdom]]. It has a population of 433,100.
Bristol is a city and county in the [[United Kingdom]]. It has a population of 433,100.
==Geography==
The city lies close to the 'Mouth of the Severn', and also to the two main road crossings of it. These carry the M4 and  M48 and both require a toll to be paid.
==Transport==
The M4, M5, M32 and M48 [[motorway|motorways]] pass close to the city. The two main railway stations are called 'Bristol Temple Meads' and 'Bristol Parkway'. It also has an airport with direct flights to [[North America]], [[Africa]], [[Europe]] and connecting flights to [[Asia]] also.
==References==
*AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain

Revision as of 08:37, 23 October 2011

Bristol is a city and county in the United Kingdom. It has a population of 433,100.

Geography

The city lies close to the 'Mouth of the Severn', and also to the two main road crossings of it. These carry the M4 and M48 and both require a toll to be paid.

Transport

The M4, M5, M32 and M48 motorways pass close to the city. The two main railway stations are called 'Bristol Temple Meads' and 'Bristol Parkway'. It also has an airport with direct flights to North America, Africa, Europe and connecting flights to Asia also.

References

  • AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain