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Cornwall (IPA: /ˈkɔːnˌwɒl/; Cornish: Kernow) is a county in south-west England, located directly west of the River Tamar. Cornwall is a densely populated area, with an estimated population of 536,000 people living there in 2006. Cornwall is the homeland of Cornish people, and is noted for its large amount of moorland landscapes, however Cornwall is one of the poorest areas of the United Kingdom, with the lowest per capita contribution to the economy.

The history of Cornwall begins with the reoccupation of Britain after the most recent ice age. The pre-Roman inhabitants included speakers of a Celtic language that would develop into Brythonic and Cornish. After a short period of Roman rule, Cornwall reverted to independent Celtic chieftains, as it had done previously.

Politics in Cornwall are similar to that of Wales, the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party are the main contenders for Cornwalls political office. The Liberal Democrats hold them majority of seats in the County council. The flag of Cornwall is based on Saint Piran's, with the colours believed to have been adopted by the colour of white tin and black ash from coal from the times of mining in Cornwall. Archives • Read more...