Manchester, England has a population of over 2,200,000 people and is one of the largest cities in the UK. In fact, it is the fourteenth most populated area in Europe. This makes Manchester one of the more popular tourist spots as well as a great place to live and popular with students as well. Manchester is home to a wide variety of businesses and has a lot of jobs for those moving into the area.
Located 160 miles from London and nestled by the Pennine Hills, this picturesque city has something for everyone. Its many industries provide for a great array of shopping opportunities. The Telegraph Newspaper recently named Manchester one of Britain’s best shopping cities, and it is no slacker in its available nightlife either.
Shoppers will find everything from unusual and quaint boutiques such as «Rags to Bitches», where they can buy vintage clothing, to the massive Trafford Centre, a huge mall with everything from eateries to movie galleries as well as boutiques and well-known stores.
Electronics manufacturer Apple has a computer store in Manchester and many department stores, such as Selfridges & Co, are located in the city, where customers can seek out desired items with the assurance of quality they have come to expect from these establishments. The Arndale is another one of the many malls located in Manchester and is the biggest shopping mall in an inner city in the United Kingdom.
Manchester has a lot to offer tourists and residents alike besides shopping and clubs. In the terms of cultural diversity, it is home to large Jewish, and Muslim culture groups, and is also home to England’s largest gay population located in «Canal Street» that is a gay village, close to Piccadilly Station. The remaining 10 percent of the local cultures are made up of South African, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Black, Black Caribbean, Chinese and other ethnic cultures.
The area boasts a large commercial and educational focus as well as their cultural diversity and shopping. It was ranked in the top five retail areas for the United Kingdom due to such a variety of stores ranging from ultra elite boutiques like Vivienne Westwood, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Channel, and Hermes, as well as the malls and stores mentioned earlier.
Manchester’s other cultural attractions include two symphony orchestras, a regally appointed opera house, The Manchester Evening News Arena which is a major pop music venue, and several world-class music schools. There are two major universities that bring student life to Manchester; most notably the University of Manchester.
Due to its diverse cultural aspects Manchester is also second only to England in its number of consulates and also is home to two premiere football teams. It is a busy, vibrant city with both feet planted firmly in modern society in spite of its breathtaking ancient history. The vast array of cultures, shopping, nightclubs in Manchester, and educational outlets make the city a great place to live, and a fun place to party. It is great for all occasions including stag and hen parties, and student events, as well as business and social engagements. There is truly something for everyone in Manchester.
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