The fastest growing city in the UK, Leeds is the UK's largest centre for business, legal, and financial services outside London. It is the cultural heart of West Yorkshire, England. Leeds also has an international airport and boasts one of the busiest train stations outside the capital. Leeds is situated on the River Aire , in the eastern foothills of the Pennines, in the Aire Valley. The city centre lies at about 206 feet above sea level while the district ranges from 1,115 feet in the far west to where the rivers Aire and Wharfe cross the eastern boundary. The centre of Leeds is part of a continuously built-up area extending to Pudsey, Bramley, Horsforth, Alwoodley, Seacroft, Middleton and Morley. Leeds has the second highest population of any local authority district in the UK 

Leeds has a very large student population, in response to this a large number of pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, as well as a multitude of venues for live music have been established. This fast-paced, lively city centre is matched, only by the beauty of calming countryside. Its stunning architecture, world class sporting venues, outstanding opera and ballet companies, and Yorkshire's most distinguished and exciting restaurants is just some of the many things that make Leeds such a great place for all to enjoy.

Leeds is also known as an international hub of leading arts and culture. Next to London, Leeds hosts some of Britain’s best art being displayed at Leeds Art Gallery. The West Yorkshire Playhouse is the largest producing theatre outside London and Stratford.

The City started flourishing in the early 19 Century amidst the industrial.  In order to keep up with the constant stream of workers in the area, the famous canal and the railway was built.  The main export of the time was coal, although a number of other exports and industrially manufactured items were also used so as to increase the economy of Leeds.