Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth (from the Welsh Mouth of the Ystwyth) is a historic market town, administrative centre and seaport of Ceredigion (Cardiganshire), Mid Wales.

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Welsh - Market town - Ceredigion - Mid Wales

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It is situated near the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol, about midway down the length of Cardigan Bay. Aberystwyth was a contributory parliamentary borough until the Third Reform Act, which caused its representation to be merged into that of the county in 1885. In modern times Aberystwyth has become a Welsh educational centre. The population is around 12,000, but is swelled by an additional 8000 students associated with the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. The world's first department in international politics was established in Aberystwyth in 1919.

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Confluence - Ystwyth - Rheidol - Cardigan Bay - Contributory parliamentary borough - Third Reform Act - 1885 - University of Wales, Aberystwyth - 1919

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