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Devon

Ceremonial county in South West England.

Devonshire

Devon is a ceremonial county in the South West of England, renowned for its diverse natural scenery including rolling hills, woodlands, and coastal areas such as Exmoor National Park.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛvən/

Etymology

Devon is derived from Dumnonia, the Roman name for the Celtic region in southwest Britain.

Explain Like I’m 5

Devon is a county in southwest England, known for its beautiful coastline and Dartmoor National Park.

Fun Facts

Devon is England's 'fruit bowl', producing a large percentage of the country’s apples and pears
Exeter, Devon's county town, was once a Roman city called Isca Dumnoniorum
Agatha Christie lived in Devon for much of her life

FAQ

What is Devon? It's a ceremonial county in southwest England
What is it known for? Its coastline and Dartmoor National Park
Is Devon a unitary authority? No, it comprises several local authorities

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

England ceremonial county

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Exmoor National Park Dartmoor

Indexes

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