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About what is the population of the wider Greater Manchester built-up area?

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Manchester by the numbers

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1894

In what year did the Manchester Ship Canal, once one of the world's largest, open?

The canal let ocean-going ships reach Manchester despite the city being well inland.

Source: Wikipedia (2025) en.wikipedia.org

1992

In what year did the Manchester Metrolink tram system open?

Metrolink was one of the UK's first modern light-rail tram systems outside London.

Source: Wikipedia (2025) en.wikipedia.org

about £61,859

About what was Manchester's economic output (GVA) per head in 2023?

Manchester's economy has grown faster than the UK average in recent years.

Source: Wikipedia (2023) en.wikipedia.org

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