Published on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Stephanie Keen
In 2009, the estimated population of Bristol was 433,100, with a larger urban area of 1,070,000 in 2007. It is the 8th largest city in the UK and is the unofficial capital of the West Country of England. The Royal Charter was received in 1155 and later in 1373 it was granted county status. Closest cities to Bristol are historical Bath, Gloucester and Cardiff. Border...