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The West Country is an informal term for the area of southwestern England , roughly corresponding to the administrative region South West England . The area is mostly Rural , with a few notable cities. Tourism and Agriculture , especially Dairy Farming plays a significant role in the economy. The landscape is principally Granite moorland in the west, Chalk and Limestone downland and Clay vales in the east. Historically, Tin Mining and the Fishery were sources of income and employment, but not so much today, except the latter still contributes to the economy. As with any informal area, its boundaries are difficult to define. For example, the further West the less Easterly one would consider part of the region. Cornwall especially has a distinct view on the exclusivity of what defines a West Country county. It is often difficult to define a county as being "West Country" when it is a popular destination for commuters, but it is important to look at the lifestyle, accents and dialects of the true residents before making an informed desision. It was one of the last parts of England to fall to Anglo-Saxon rule and this has led to a lingering spirit of independence. To this day, a small but vocal minority in Cornwall do not consider themselves either English or British (see Constitutional Status Of Cornwall , Cornish Self-government Movement , and Cornish People ). SEE ALSO
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