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Cornwall is a county of England in the United Kingdom, forming the tip of the south-western peninsula of Great Britain. It is bordered to the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Taken with the Isles of Scilly Cornwall has a population of 534,300, and covers an area of 3,563 km2 (1,376 sq mi).The administrative centre and only city is Truro.

The area now known as Cornwall was first inhabited in the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods. It continued to be occupied by Neolithic and then Bronze Age peoples, and later (in the Iron Age) by Celts. There is little evidence that Roman rule was effective west of Exeter and few Roman remains have been found. Cornwall was afterwards part of the Brythonic (Celtic) area of Dumnonia, separated from Wales after the Battle of Deorham, often coming into conflict with the expanding English kingdom of Wessex before King Athelstan in 936 AD set the boundary between English and Cornish people at the Tamar.[3] Today, Cornwall's economy struggles after the decline of the mining and fishing industries, and has become more dependent on tourism: however some decline in this has also occurred.[clarification needed] The area is noted for its wild moorland landscapes, its extensive and varied coastline and its mild climate.

Cornwall is recognised as one of the "Celtic nations" by many Cornish people, residents and organisations. It retains a distinct cultural identity, reflecting its history, and modern use of the formerly extinct Cornish language is increasing. Some people question the present constitutional status of Cornwall, and a self-government movement seeks greater autonomy within the UK.
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  • Cornwall is not in England.

    Cornwall is in the United Kingdom.

    I am Cornish, and do not class myself as English.

    Pity there was ever a bridge built at the Tamar.

  • FREE CORNWALL YA english SO AND SO'S

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  • Cornwall IS a part of England and is staying put so watchagonna do???

  • the next time I go to the UK I want to visit it!!! :)

  • Yes Cornwall is in the UK But its is in England which is in the UK

  • Cornwall gets more Cows than Sheep. Wales has the most.

  • Cornwall IS in England................grown up jobirgheidi. DO THE MATH...look at a map. Idiot..

  • See my paintings of Cornwall on ebay. Kernowarty. Put in search " Cornish art" All at low start prices.

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