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Southampton is the largest city on the south coast of England. It is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest.
Southampton lies at the northern-most point of Southampton Water where it is joined by the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city is situated approximately halfway between Bournemouth and Portsmouth.
The local authority is Southampton City Council, which is a unitary authority. The city is part of the ceremonial county of Hampshire.
The city represents the core of the Greater Southampton region, with a population of 222,000. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian.
Southampton is probably most famous for being the home of the RMS Titanic and the Spitfire.
Southampton is subdivided into several council wards, suburbs, constituencies, ecclesiastical parishes, and other less formal areas.
Southampton is named the 'Green City' as it is graced with many green spaces and parks. Standing in any area of Southampton, if you turn 360 degrees you will see at least one form of greenery. The largest green space is Southampton Common, parts of which are used to host the annual summer festivals, circuses and fun fairs. The Common covers a larger area than Hyde Park in London and includes a wildlife centre on the former site of Southampton Zoo, a swimming pool and several lakes and ponds. The city also boasts the Southampton Sports Centre which is the focal point for the public's sporting and outdoor activities and includes an Alpine Centre, Theme Park and Athletics Centre used by professional athletes. As with most cities there are several council estates such as those in the Weston district.
Subdivisions of the city include:
Bassett, Bassett Green, Bevois Valley, Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor
City Centre, Chartwell Green, Chilworth, Coxford
Freemantle
Harefield, Highfield
Lordshill, Lordswood
Mansbridge, Maybush, Midanbury, Millbrook
Northam, Nursling, New Town
Ocean Village, Old Town
Polygon, Portswood
Redbridge, Rownhams
Shirley, Sholing, St. Denys, St. Mary's, Swaythling
Thornhill, Townhill Park
Weston, Woolston
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