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Cambridge is a city in eastern England which is the location of the University of Cambridge. It is in Cambridgeshire and has a population of 130,000, of which around a fifth are students.

Geography[edit]

Cambridge is the county town of Cambridgeshire. It is situated upon the river Cam, about 50 miles north of London.

History[edit]

In Roman times, Cambridge was known as Camboritum, and the Roman ruins still stand in the city. The university was founded in the 1200s.

Transport[edit]

The M11 terminates in Cambridge. The A14 also passes close. Cambridge Airport is close to the city.

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