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Exeter is an historic city in Devon,

Today the population of Exeter is estimated as 123,500. It is the Capital of Devon, and as such is home to Devon County Council. It is located on the River Exe.

The Latin name for Exeter is Isca Dumnoniorum, Exeter began as a Roman town, The Romans arrived in the Southwest about 50 AD. Exeter was the most south-westerly Roman fortified settlement in Britain and has existed since time. Exeter Cathedral, founded in the early 12th century, is Anglican.

The Exeter Canal was built in 1558, making it one of the oldest artificial waterways in Britain. In 1905 horse drawn trams were replaced by electric trams. The last tram ran in 1931. They in turn were replaced by buses. Exeter airport opened in 1937.

Exeter has been identified as one of the top ten most profitable locations for a business to be based.

The city has good transport links, with Exeter St David's railway station, Exeter Central railway station, the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport connecting the city both nationally and internationally. Also Exeter has a variety of car/ van hire places for all travelling needs. Although a popular tourist destination, the city is not dominated by tourism.

Exeter also offers a wide range of b&b's and hotels to suit every occasion's from holidays to business trips.

Today most of the workforce in Exeter is employed in service industries such as tourism, education and public administration. Several new shopping centres have been built such as Guildhall Shopping Centre, which was built in 1977. Harlequins Shopping Centre followed in 1986. Princesshay Shopping Centre opened in 2007.

Exeter offers its visitors the opportunity to take various guided walking tours around the city with the Red Coat Guides.

The Great West Run half marathon is run through the streets of Exeter in late April or early May each year.

Exeter has a variety of succesful sports. Exeter City FC which play in St Jame's Stadium and has a train station near by. Exeter Chiefs RC which play in Sandy Park. Exeter Rowing Club is located on Exeter Ship Canal basin on Exeter's beautiful historic quayside

Exeter has a diverse and thriving music scene for a city of its size. It also has a vairety of music festivals through out the year.

Exeter also provides a wide range of courses at Exeter University and Exeter College

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