Cornwall
/ˈkɔːnwəl/
/ˈkɔːrnwɑːl/
- a region at the south-west tip of England. It forms a county together with the Scilly Isles. It used to produce a lot of tin, but there are now very few tin mines left. Its scenery, sandy beaches and mild climate now make it popular with tourists. The administrative centre is Truro.
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