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East End, Glasgow

Glasgow
City
Glesga, Glaschu
Clockwise from top-left: A view of Glasgow at night overlooking the city centre and River Clyde: Clyde Arc bridge crossing the River Clyde: George Square with Glasgow City Chambers in the background: The main building of the University of Glasgow: Skyline of Glasgow Harbour: Pacific Quay area, home of BBC Scotland and the Glasgow Science Centre
Clockwise from top-left: A view of Glasgow at night overlooking the city centre and River Clyde: Clyde Arc bridge crossing the River Clyde: George Square with Glasgow City Chambers in the background: The main building of the University of Glasgow: Skyline of Glasgow Harbour: Pacific Quay area, home of BBC Scotland and the Glasgow Science Centre
Coat of arms of Glasgow
Coat of arms
Nickname(s): "Glesga", "The Dear Green Place"
Glasgow is located in Scotland
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is located in the United Kingdom
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is located in Europe
Glasgow
Glasgow
Coordinates: 55°51′28.8″N 4°15′32.4″W / 55.858000°N 4.259000°W / 55.858000; -4.259000Coordinates: 55°51′28.8″N 4°15′32.4″W / 55.858000°N 4.259000°W / 55.858000; -4.259000
Sovereign State United Kingdom United Kingdom
Country Scotland Scotland
Council Area Glasgow City
Subdivisions 23 Wards
Founded Late-sixth century
Burgh Charter 1170s
Government
 • Governing body Glasgow City Council
 • MSPs
 • MPs
Area
 • City 175 km2 (68 sq mi)
 • Urban 368.5 km2 (142.3 sq mi)
 • Metro 3,338 km2 (1,289 sq mi)
Population
 • City 615,070
 • Density 3,521/km2 (9,120/sq mi)
 • Urban 1,209,143
 • Metro 1,817,870
 • Language(s) English, Scots, Gaelic
Demonym(s) Glaswegian
Time zone Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
 • Summer (DST) British Summer Time (UTC+1)
Postcode areas G1-G80
Area code(s) 0141
OS grid reference NS590655
International Airports Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Main Railway Stations Glasgow Central
Glasgow Queen Street
Website City website
The coat of arms of the City of Glasgow
Glasgow Coat of Arms.png
Details
Adopted 1866
Crest Saint Mungo
Supporters Two salmon, bearing rings
Motto Let Glasgow Flourish by the preaching of Your word, and the praising of Your name.

Glasgow (/ˈɡlɑːzɡ, ˈɡlɑːs-, ˈɡlæz-, ˈɡlæs-/;Scots: Glesga /ˈɡlezɡə/; Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu [ˈkl̪ˠas̪əxu]) is the largest city in Scotland, and third-largest in the United Kingdom. Historically part of Lanarkshire, the city is now located within the boundaries of Glasgow City Council – one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Inhabitants of the city are referred to as "Glaswegians" or "Weegies".


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