Quick facts of Bristol

Bristol is one of most populous cities located in the South West England in the United Kingdom; in fact Bristol is also a unitary authority area and the principal ceremonial county in England. The city has the oldest British theatre, being the principal cultural place since 1765. Bristol was built in a limestone area. However, crossing the Mendip Hills the visitants can find the Rivers Avon and Frome.

Before booking a flight to Bristol, tourists need to know important information in order to have the best trip ever:

• Bristol city is quite populated with 1,070,000 (2007 EST) approximately and the elevation of the city is about 36 feet.
• Its economy is the most stable in the world; the port of Bristol was the main resource supporting the economic development in the past. However, there are plenty of industries in Bristol nowadays such as the financial sector, the high-tech industry and the Aircraft manufacture production.
• As any other city in the United Kingdom, Bristol has singular attractions and festivals; the most important festivals being The Bristol International Kite Festival and the Bristol Harbour Festival.
• The Harbourside is the most crowded area, because it is the favorite touristic point in Bristol, with plenty of restaurants and cafés around the area.
• In addition, many colorful parades, concerts and art exhibitions make this city one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the U.K.
• The annual temperature in Bristol is 10.2 – 12 °C (50 – 54 °F); In January, the average temperature is 42 degrees Fahrenheit, in July, the average temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The voltage in the city is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz.
• The time zone is the same in all England: that is, the Greenwich Mean Time.
• Tourists need to dial 44 if they want to call locally.

Bristol is one of the principal cities having a good education, culture and employment; for this reason, Bristol was awarded as the Best City in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland by The Academy of Urbanism.

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