Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the Borough of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. The town has a population of 163,444 according to the 2001 Census, making it the largest settlement in Dorset.
In a 2007 survey by First Direct Bank, Bournemouth was found to be the happiest place in Britain with 82% of people questioned saying they were happy with their life.
The town has a professional football club, AFC Bournemouth, who play in League Two.
Bournemouth University is one of the five largest universities in the South of England. Bournemouth is also a major centre for the teaching of English and has numerous English language schools.
Twin towns: Netanya (Israel), Lucerne (Switzerland)
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