Aberdeen is a port city in North East Scotland and the third most populous Scottish city. With a population of 198,590 in the main urban area and 220,690 in the wider settlement (2020 figures), it ranks as the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area. Historically part of the county of Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen is now administratively separate and governed by Aberdeen City Council, one of Scotland's 32 local authorities.
The city features a long, sandy coastline and experiences an oceanic climate characterized by cool summers and mild, rainy winters. As a major port, Aberdeen's maritime setting has historically shaped its economy and character.