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Oxford is a city and administrative district in Oxfordshire, England. According to the 2001 census, Oxford had a population of 134,248. It is situated on the River Thames.
Oxford first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as Oxenaforda.The prestige of Oxford is seen in the fact that it received a charter from King Henry II and various important religious houses were founded in or near the city.
Oxford was experiencing rapid industrial and population growth, with the printing and publishing industries becoming well established by the 1920s.
Today the main industries are still car manufacturing and making vehicle parts as well as publishing. There is now a biotech industry in Oxford.
With 8 city councillors and 5 county councillors, Oxford is one of the UK cities with highest Green Party representation.Despite stereotypes of Oxford being a conservative city, there are no Conservatives on the city council.
Since 2002, elections have been held for Oxford City Council in even years, with each councillor serving a term of four years. Each electoral ward within Oxford is represented by two councillors, thus all wards elect one councillor at each election.
It is home to the University of Oxford, which is located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. There are some many schools also such as Cheney School, Cherwell School , Dragon School, St Edward\'s School andOxford High School.
Rail connections include services to London , Bournemouth, Worcester, Birmingham, Coventry and the north, and Bicester.
The Oxford Canal links Oxford to the Midlands, and connects at Oxford with the River Thames.
Oxford Airport at Kidlington offers business and General Aviation services.
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