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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Historically the area relied heavily on [[tin]] and [[lead]] mining as well as [[fishing]], and [[smuggling]] and wrecking were also significant occupations.
Historically the area relied heavily on [[tin]] and [[lead]] [[mining]] as well as [[fishing]], and [[smuggling]] and wrecking were also significant occupations.
Now, with one of the most favorable climates in [[Britain]], the focus of industry is now firmly on [[tourism]]. Newquay is Britain's premier [[surfing]] resort. Cornwall is bounded on all sides but one by the sea, also making it a popular location for large-scale drug smuggling.
Now, with one of the most favorable climates in [[Britain]], the focus of industry is now firmly on [[tourism]]. Newquay is Britain's premier [[surfing]] resort. Cornwall is bounded on all sides but one by the sea, also making it a popular location for large-scale drug smuggling.
== History ==
== History ==
Cornwall is regarded as being one of the Celtic nations, and has its own language, Cornish, related to modern [[Welsh]] and Breton. Although the language has now died out, it survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county.
Cornwall is regarded as being one of the Celtic nations, and has its own language, Cornish, related to modern [[Welsh language|Welsh]] and Breton. Although the language has now died out, it survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county.
The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Pirran, a white horizontal cross on a black background, and its own political party, Mebyon Kernow,<ref>http://www.mebyonkernow.org/Public/Stories/89-1.shtml</ref> now substantially represented on several local councils, which campaigns for greater local autonomy.
The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Pirran, a white horizontal cross on a black background, and its own political party, Mebyon Kernow,<ref>http://www.mebyonkernow.org/Public/Stories/89-1.shtml</ref> now substantially represented on several local councils, which campaigns for greater local autonomy.