Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city in Scotland after Glasgow. It is located on the east coast of Scotland on the River Forth. It has been the capital of Scotland since 1437 and is the seat of Scottish government. The city was one of the most important centers of education and culture during the Age of Enlightenment, thanks to the University of Edinburgh. Districts, The Old Town and New Town, which are part of the city were named by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1995. According to the census of 2001, Edinburgh has a population of approximately 448,624 inhabitants. Edinburgh is famous for its annual Edinburgh Festival, the festival of live events in the world. During festivals the city's population doubles. Edinburgh is the second most visited city in the UK after London with around 13 million tourists per year.
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