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Portsmouth: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom.

• Portsmouth is a city located in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England.
• It is the United Kingdom's only island city, being located on Portsea Island.
• The administrative unit itself has a population of 197,700.
• It is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use.
• The nickname Pompey is thought to have derived from shipping entering Portsmouth's harbour.
• There is a small fishing fleet based in the city.
• Tourism is also a growing sector of the economy.
• The housing boom has also spurned economic growth with prices rising at a speed second only to London.
• Portsmouth was granted its first charter in 1194.
• In 1904 the boundaries were extended to finally include the whole of Portsea Island.
• The boundaries were further extended in 1920 and 1932, taking in areas of the mainland.
• Its long association with the armed forces means it has a large number of war memorials around the city.