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What Are the 10 Largest Cities in Britain?
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Britain's capital city of London outstrips all other U.K. cities with a population of over 7 million. Britain boasts only five cities, including London, with more than 500,000 residents.
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Historically, the designation of city status in the U.K. has been conferred by royal charter. While most people consider the term "city" to refer to a densely populated urban area, there are several U.K. cities no larger than a village. In present times, city status is granted by Queen Elizabeth II. The top 10 largest cities in Britain are:
- London
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- Glasgow
- Sheffield
- Bradford
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Bristol
The city of St. David's in Pembrokeshire is Britain's smallest city, with a population of only 2,000.
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