Derbyshire

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Derbyshire [ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə -ʃə]

(Placename) a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop. (excluding Derby city): 734 581 (2001). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq. km (985 sq. miles)

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