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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>

 

Principal towns and cities in Cornwall include Cambourne, [[Truro]], St. Ives, [[St.Austell]], [[Falmouth]], [[Looe]], [[Penzance]], [[Newquay]] and [[Bude]].

== 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 medium-scale drug smuggling and atheistic surfers.

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 ==

== History ==

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.

== References ==

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