URTRIPS: Londonderry, NH

Londonderry, NH United Kingdom

Certainly! Here’s a clear, American English translation of your text (with some minor adjustments for clarity and flow, but keeping all the information): --- Derry, officially known as Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name "Derry" comes from the Old Irish word "Daire" (modern Irish: Doire [ˈd̪ˠɛɾʲə]), which means "oak grove." In 1613, the city received a Royal Charter from King James I and was given the "London" prefix to recognize the financial support from the London guilds for its construction. Although the city is commonly called Derry in everyday conversation, Londonderry is also widely used and remains its official legal name. The historic walled city is located on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is crossed by two road bridges and one footbridge. Today, the city spans both sides of the river (with the Cityside on the west and the Waterside on the east). According to the 2001 Census, the city had a population of 83,652, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 90,736. The area governed by the Derry City and Strabane District Council includes both Londonderry Port and the City of Derry Airport.

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