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Sheffield: 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 Sheffield in the United Kingdom.

• Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England.
• Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city.
• Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Sheffield has grown from its largely industrial roots to encompass a wider economic base.
• The population of it is 534,500.
• Sheffield is one of the eight largest regional English cities that make up the English Core Cities Group.
• During the 19th century, it gained an international reputation for steel production.
• Sheffield received its municipal charter in 1893.
• Its GVA (gross value added) has increased by 60% in recent years, standing at £8.7 billion in 2006.
• The economy has experienced steady growth averaging around 5% annually, greater than that of the broader region of Yorkshire and the Humber.
• It is estimated that it has over two million trees, more per person than any other city in Europe; 61% of the city is green space.
• Sheffield is a geographically diverse city.
• It nestles in a natural amphitheatre created by several hills and the confluence of five rivers.
• Sheffield also has a very wide variety of habitat, comparing favourably with any city in the United Kingdom.
• It has an international reputation for metallurgy and steel-making.