Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in England established in 1974 which covers an area roughly encompassing the conurbation of Manchester. It is situated in North West England.

Related Topics:
Metropolitan county - England - 1974 - Conurbation - Manchester - North West England

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It has borders with the ceremonial counties of Cheshire (inc. Warrington), Derbyshire, West Yorkshire, Lancashire (inc. Blackburn with Darwen) and Merseyside.

Related Topics:
Ceremonial counties - Cheshire - Warrington - Derbyshire - West Yorkshire - Lancashire - Blackburn with Darwen - Merseyside

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As well as Manchester, the county includes major centres such as Salford, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport and Wigan.

Related Topics:
Salford - Bolton - Oldham - Stockport - Wigan

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Greater Manchester is not entirely built-up. Although Manchester forms a conurbation along with Salford, Trafford and Stockport, other boroughs, such as Wigan and Bury are clearly separate.

Related Topics:
Manchester - Salford - Trafford - Stockport - Wigan - Bury

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