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The City of Glasgow is situated in west central Scotland on the River Clyde. Although not the capital, it is the most populous city, and principal commercial and industrial centre of Scotland. It is also a major tourist destination, possessing some of the finest architecture in Britain and hosting a variety of cultural events and attractions. The city occupies both banks of the Clyde about 32 km (20 mi) east of the river's mouth on the Firth of Clyde. It covers an area of some 180 sq km (70 sq mi), at the centre of the historical region of Strathclyde.
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Although still the largest Scottish city, Glasgow has experienced a gradual decline in population from a peak of about 1,129,000 in 1939 to a current estimated figure of 578,700 (2001 estimate).
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