Durham (pronounced /ˈdʌrəm/ in RP, locally IPA: [ˈdʏrəm]) lies at the heart of the City of Durham, a district of County Durham, in North East England. It is the county town of County Durham.
It is well-known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle, and is home to Durham University. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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