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== Definition ==

== Definition ==

The English Midlands is a large and loosely defined area; it is not one of the 9 statistical regions of England, though it lends its name to two; the East and West Midlands. In the context of statistics, "the Midlands" typically refers to these regions grouped together. East Anglia may occasionally also be included with these as part of "the Midlands" for statistical purposes but, being a part of the statistical region East of England, it is more often associated with Southern England.

The English Midlands is a large and loosely defined area; it is not one of the 9 statistical regions of England, though it lends its name to two; the East and West Midlands. In the context of statistics, "the Midlands" typically refers to these regions grouped together. East Anglia may occasionally also be included with these as part of "the Midlands" for statistical purposes but, being a part of the statistical region East of England, it is more often associated with [[Southern England]].

Defined along traditional county boundaries, the Midlands is generally considered to comprise these counties:

Defined along traditional county boundaries, the Midlands is generally considered to comprise these counties: