Leicester

Leicester (pronounced {{IPA|}}) is a city in the English East Midlands, on the River Soar. It is the traditional county town of Leicestershire, and since 1997 has been a self-governing unitary authority. It lies on the edge of the National Forest. In 2002 the population of the city proper was estimated at 283,578, with 330,574 living in the urban area. Technically is is the most populous city in the East Midlands, but Nottingham's urban area is much larger.

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Pronounced - East Midlands - River Soar - Traditional - County town - Leicestershire - Unitary authority - National Forest - Nottingham

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The urban area spreads outside the boundaries of the city proper, and includes Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone Town, Birstall, Glenfield, Blaby, Thurmaston, Syston and Leicester Forest East. For areas within the city, see Areas of Leicester.

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Oadby - Wigston - Braunstone Town - Birstall - Glenfield - Blaby - Thurmaston - Syston - Leicester Forest East - Areas of Leicester

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Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England, having been founded by the Romans, and is now one of the most ethnically diverse.

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