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| − | '''Cornwall''' is a ceremonial county and former Celtic nation and duchy in the southwest of the [[United Kingdom]]. It lies to the west of [[Devon]], with which it has its only land boundary. | + | '''Cornwall''' is a ceremonial county and former Celtic nation<ref>Journal Article - Cornwall a Celtic Nation (1905), by Henry Jenner. Available at https://www.jstor.org/stable/30069809</ref> and duchy in the southwest of the [[United Kingdom]]. It lies to the west of [[Devon]], with which it has its only land boundary. Principal towns in Cornwall include Cambourne, St. Ives, [[St.Austell]], [[Falmouth]], [[Looe]], [[Penzance]], [[Newquay]], Launceston and [[Bude]]. [[Truro]] is the only city, and capital of Cornwall.<ref>http://www.historytoday.com/al-rowse/truro-cornish-capital</ref> |
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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 | + | Now, with one of the most favourable 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 medium-scale drug smuggling and atheistic surfers. |
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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 died out, it was revived and survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county. Most Cornish claim not to be English. | 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 died out, it was revived and survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county. Most Cornish claim not to be English. | ||
| − | The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Piran, 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 the council, which campaigns for greater local autonomy. | + | The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Piran, a white horizontal cross on a black background,<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/uncovered/stories/st_piran_background.shtml</ref> and its own political party, Mebyon Kernow,<ref>http://www.mebyonkernow.org/Public/Stories/89-1.shtml</ref> now substantially represented on the council, which campaigns for greater local autonomy. |
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Revision as of 00:56, December 19, 2017
Cornwall is a ceremonial county and former Celtic nation[1] and duchy in the southwest of the United Kingdom. It lies to the west of Devon, with which it has its only land boundary. Principal towns in Cornwall include Cambourne, St. Ives, St.Austell, Falmouth, Looe, Penzance, Newquay, Launceston and Bude. Truro is the only city, and capital of Cornwall.[2]
Economy
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 favourable 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 medium-scale drug smuggling and atheistic surfers.
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 died out, it was revived and survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county. Most Cornish claim not to be English.
The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Piran, a white horizontal cross on a black background,[3] and its own political party, Mebyon Kernow,[4] now substantially represented on the council, which campaigns for greater local autonomy.
References
- ↑ Journal Article - Cornwall a Celtic Nation (1905), by Henry Jenner. Available at https://www.jstor.org/stable/30069809
- ↑ http://www.historytoday.com/al-rowse/truro-cornish-capital
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/uncovered/stories/st_piran_background.shtml
- ↑ http://www.mebyonkernow.org/Public/Stories/89-1.shtml