an industrial city in central England, in Birmingham unitary authority, in the West Midlands: the second largest city in the United Kingdom; two cathedrals; three universities (1900, 1966, 1992). Pop: 970 892 (2001)
Informal name: Brum
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a unitary authority in central England, in the West Midlands. Pop: 992 100 (2003 est).Area: 283 sq km (109 sq miles)
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an industrial city in N central Alabama: rich local deposits of coal, iron ore, and other minerals. Pop: 236 620 (2003 est)