Greater Manchester is one of Britain's most rapidly growing regions economically, with a population of well over 2,000,000 and a vibrant culture and history. It is comprised of ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the cities of Manchester and Salford.

With an international airport, good high standard of public transport and a major road network throughout the area, Manchester well connected for transport.

It is the home of a vast amount of large and small businesses and can easily rival any other large city for entertainment and interest.