
Historically belonging to the county of Lancashire, urbanization and expansion of Liverpool was due in large part to its status as major port city. In the eighteenth century, trade with the West Indies, continental Europe and the slave trade in the Atlantic promoted the city's economic expansion. In the early nineteenth century, 40% of world maritime trade passed through Liverpool's docks. Today is the second UK port of export volume after London.
The popularity of The Beatles and football team Liverpool Football Club help to make Liverpool a tourism destination, tourism plays a significant role in the economy of the city. In 2007 celebrated its 800 anniversary, and the following year was the European Capital of Culture together with the Norwegian city of Stavanger.
In 2004, several areas along the city center was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Known as the "maritime mercantile City of Liverpool ', the site consists of six separate locations in the city, including' Pier Head ',' Albert Dock" and "William Brown Street", includes most famous attractions of the city.
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