Quick facts of Manchester

Manchester is very famous around the world for its local soccer team. However, Manchester has other interesting attractions that tourists can visit in the city. Spectacular buildings such as the Bridgewater Hall, the stunning Manchester Cathedral and the magnificent Urbis Glass Building are the principal tourist attractions in the big city.



Manchester is located in the North West England, at 160 miles northwest of London; its geography is quite interesting because Manchester was built in a bowl shaped area bordered by mountains and vast flat valleys.

Important facts about Manchester are:

• The population in the city is about 483,800 habitants (2009 EST).
• The weather, as any other British island, is very warm in summers and cold in winters throughout the year.
• The average annual rainfall is 810.9 mm
• The elevation is 125 ft (38m).
• The time zone is Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0).
• The area code is 0161 and the postcode is M.

Manchester has plenty of local and international companies that support the economic development in the region. According to the Manchester´s state of the city report, the principal industries in Manchester are the life science industries, financial services and communication industries. In addition, the city was considered the best place to invest in a business in 2010. Manchester is a gorgeous city in the United Kingdom where people can have fun and learn at the same time.

Manchester has an excellent nightlife with concerts, festivals and parades in the entire city, the most important festivals in the area are the Manchester Irish Festival, the Festival Europa, the Lord Mayor's Parade, the Manchester Jazz Festival, the Manchester International Caribbean Carnival, the Manchester Food and Drink Festival and the Manchester Summer Musical Madness.

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