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[[File:RoughTor.jpg|thumb|Rough Tor, on Bodmin Moor]]

[[File:RoughTor.jpg|thumb|Rough Tor, on Bodmin Moor]]

'''Cornwall''' (Cornish: ''Kernow'') is a county in the far [[South West England|southwest of England]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. [[Truro]] is the [[capital city|capital]] of the Unitary Authority that has administered Cornwall since 2009. Truro is also the only city. It has the cathedral of the [[Diocese of Truro]]. Cornwall is home to the [[Cornish language|Cornish Language]] and the [[Cornish people]]. The Duchy of Cornwall is an estate which belongs to the [[Prince of Wales]] (who is also the Duke of Cornwall), but only part of it is in Cornwall. Cornwall is split from [[Devon]] by the River Tamar. Cornwall is home to [[Newquay]], a popular town and holiday resort.

'''Cornwall''' (Cornish: ''Kernow'') is a county in the far [[South West England|southwest of England]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. [[Truro]] is the [[capital city|capital]] of the Unitary Authority that has administered Cornwall since 2009. Truro is also the only city. It has the cathedral of the [[Diocese of Truro]]. Cornwall is home to the [[Cornish language|Cornish Language]] and the [[Cornish people]]. The Duchy of Cornwall is an estate which belongs to the [[Prince of Wales]] (who is also the Duke of Cornwall), but only part of it is in Cornwall. Cornwall is split from [[Devon]] by the River Tamar. Cornwall is home to [[Newquay]], a popular town and holiday resort.

== Mining ==

=== Mining ===

Cornwall has been an important area for the mining of tin since 2400BC. In the 19th century large amounts of both tin and copper were mined in Cornwall. Mining used to be the major industry in Cornwall but now neither tin or copper are mined, however China clay is still mined in small amounts.

Cornwall has been an important area for the mining of tin since 2400BC. In the 19th century large amounts of both tin and copper were mined in Cornwall. Mining used to be the major industry in Cornwall but now neither tin or copper are mined, however China clay is still mined in small amounts.

 

== Tourism ==

=== Tourism ===

As Mining fazed out, the tourism industry grew. Five million tourists visit Cornwall every year, most of which are from within the United Kingdom. This makes up about a quarter of the Cornish economy and supports about 1 in 5 Cornish jobs.

As Mining fazed out, the tourism industry grew. Five million tourists visit Cornwall every year, most of which are from within the United Kingdom. This makes up about a quarter of the Cornish economy and supports about 1 in 5 Cornish jobs.

 

== Agriculture and food ==

=== Agriculture and food ===

As a mostly rural county, Cornwall naturally has a lot of farmers and farmland, with 4.9% of people in Cornwall working in agriculture. The Cornish climate and soil is not great for most crops. It is good for grass to feed [[Milk|dairy]] [[Cattle|cows]] and bullocks. Flowers and vegetables such as cauliflowers are also produced in Cornwall and taken to be sold in [[England|English]] markets. There is also a lot of moorland parts of which are used for grazing sheep.

As a mostly rural county, Cornwall naturally has a lot of farmers and farmland, with 4.9% of people in Cornwall working in agriculture. The Cornish climate and soil is not great for most crops. It is good for grass to feed [[Milk|dairy]] [[Cattle|cows]] and bullocks. Flowers and vegetables such as cauliflowers are also produced in Cornwall and taken to be sold in [[England|English]] markets. There is also a lot of moorland parts of which are used for grazing sheep.

Cornwall is famous for being the home of the [[Cornish pasty]] and Cornish [[clotted cream]]. 12.1% of jobs in Cornwall are in the food industry.  Cornwall is also known for cream teas but the jam is spread on the scones or splits first (the opposite of what is done in Devon).

Cornwall is famous for being the home of the [[Cornish pasty]] and Cornish [[clotted cream]]. 12.1% of jobs in Cornwall are in the food industry.  Cornwall is also known for cream teas but the jam is spread on the scones or splits first (the opposite of what is done in Devon).

== Demographics ==

=== Demographics ===

Cornwall has a population of approx. 550,000 and its population is divided almost equally between native Cornish and incomers from elsewhere in the UK, mostly [[England]]. 10% of people in Cornwall consider themselves as descendants of the indigenous [[Celtic Britons]], and not English, and are recognised by [[Celt]]ic organisations worldwide as such.

Cornwall has a population of approx. 550,000 and its population is divided almost equally between native Cornish and incomers from elsewhere in the UK, mostly [[England]]. 10% of people in Cornwall consider themselves as descendants of the indigenous [[Celtic Britons]], and not English, and are recognised by [[Celt]]ic organisations worldwide as such.

 

== Language ==

=== Language ===

[[File:Penzansagasdynerghcrop.jpeg|thumb|The [[Penzance]] welcome sign with its message in the English and Cornish languages]]

[[File:Penzansagasdynerghcrop.jpeg|thumb|The [[Penzance]] welcome sign with its message in the English and Cornish languages]]

Some people in Cornwall have revived [[Cornish language|Cornish]], a very old recently extinct [[Celtic language]], which is related to Breton and to Welsh. There is also a [[Cornish dialect|dialect]] of the [[English language]] spoken in Cornwall known as Cornish-English.

Some people in Cornwall have revived [[Cornish language|Cornish]], a very old recently extinct [[Celtic language]], which is related to Breton and to Welsh. There is also a [[Cornish dialect|dialect]] of the [[English language]] spoken in Cornwall known as Cornish-English.

 

== Flag ==

=== Flag ===

Cornwall has its own [[flag]]. It's linked to the patron saint of Cornwall, [[St Piran]], who is also the patron saint of tin miners.

Cornwall has its own [[flag]]. It's linked to the patron saint of Cornwall, [[St Piran]], who is also the patron saint of tin miners.

== Geography ==

== Geography ==

[[Bodmin Moor]] is the largest and highest of the [[granite]] moors of Cornwall; all the high hills of Cornwall are in Bodmin Moor. The [[climate]] is generally mild, with much frontal rain. The varied scenery and historical monuments attract many tourists to Cornwall. [[Tintagel Castle]] is on the north coast of Cornwall. Falmouth harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. [[Newquay]] is one of the larger holiday resorts and popular with surfers. [[Land's End]] is the headland at the far southwest of Cornwall and Lizard Point is the most southerly headland in the county. The main rivers of Cornwall are the [[River Camel]] whose estuary is next to [[Padstow]] on the north coast, the [[River Fal]] which flows into the English Channel east of [[Falmouth]], and the [[River Fowey]] which flows into the [[English Channel]] at [[Fowey]]. Apart from [[Truro]], the county town, the main towns of Cornwall are [[St Austell]], [[Saltash]], [[Bodmin]], [[Launceston]], [[Falmouth]], [[Camborne]], [[Redruth]] and [[Penzance]].

[[Bodmin Moor]] is the largest and highest of the [[granite]] moors of Cornwall; all the high hills of Cornwall are in Bodmin Moor. The [[climate]] is generally mild, with much frontal rain. The varied scenery and historical monuments attract many tourists to Cornwall. [[Tintagel Castle]] is on the north coast of Cornwall. Falmouth harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. [[Newquay]] is one of the larger holiday resorts and popular with surfers. [[Land's End]] is the headland at the far southwest of Cornwall and Lizard Point is the most southerly headland in the county. The main rivers of Cornwall are the [[River Camel]] whose estuary is next to [[Padstow]] on the north coast, the [[River Fal]] which flows into the English Channel east of [[Falmouth]], and the [[River Fowey]] which flows into the [[English Channel]] at [[Fowey]]. Apart from [[Truro]], the county town, the main towns of Cornwall are [[St Austell]], [[Saltash]], [[Bodmin]], [[Launceston]], [[Falmouth]], [[Camborne]], [[Redruth]] and [[Penzance]].

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