Strathclyde facts for kids
| Strathclyde Srath Chluaidh'' |
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| Geography | |
| History | |
| Origin | Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 |
| Created | 15 May 1975 |
| Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
| Succeeded by | Argyll and Bute East Ayrshire East Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Glasgow City Council Inverclyde North Ayrshire North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire West Dunbartonshire |
Quick facts for kids Demography |
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| population | c. 2.25 million |
| Politics | |
| Governance | Strathclyde Regional Council |
Strathclyde was a region in west Scotland. It is named after the River Clyde. The capital city of the region was Glasgow.
A long time ago, Strathclyde was also the name of one of the kingdoms which united to form Scotland.
Images for kids
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Strathclyde Regional Council's Education Department
See also
In Spanish: Strathclyde para niños
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