Glaswegians
Glasgow |
City |
Glesga, Glaschu |
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Coat of arms
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Nickname(s): "Glesga", "The Dear Green Place"
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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
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Sovereign State |
United Kingdom
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Country |
Scotland
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Council Area |
Glasgow City |
Subdivisions |
23 Wards |
Founded |
Late-sixth century |
Burgh Charter |
1170s |
Government |
• Governing body |
Glasgow City Council |
• MSPs
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• MPs
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Area
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• City
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149.9 km2 (57.9 sq mi) |
• Urban
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368.5 km2 (142.3 sq mi) |
• Metro
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3,338 km2 (1,289 sq mi) |
Population |
• City
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603,080 |
• Density |
4,023/km2 (10,420/sq mi) |
• Urban
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1,209,143 |
• Metro
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1,817,870 |
• Language(s) |
English, Scots, Gaelic
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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
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Glasgow Central Glasgow Queen Street
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Website |
https://peoplemakeglasgow.com/ |
The coat of arms of the City of Glasgow |
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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 (;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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