Map of Greater Manchester with Local Authority Boundaries

Greater Manchester is a ceremonial county in North West England. It borders Lancashire to the north, Derbyshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Cheshire to the south, and Merseyside to the west. Its largest settlement is the city of Manchester.

Established: 1 April 1974
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: North West England
Established by: Local Government Act 1972
UK Parliament: 27 MPs
Police: Greater Manchester Police

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