Leicester

Leicester (pronounced /ˈlɛstər/ ( listen), LES-ter) is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England. It is the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest. In 2006, the population of the Leicester unitary authority was estimated at 289,700, the largest in the East Midlands, whilst 441,213 people lived in the wider Leicester Urban Area. Leicester is the 10th most populo... more

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  • 73.32 km² (28.31 mi² )

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  • City Of Leicester
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