Devon
**Economy and Industry of Devon:**
– Devon’s total economic output in 2019 exceeded £26 billion, larger than Manchester or Edinburgh.
– Health, retail, and tourism account for 43.1% of employment in Devon.
– Agriculture, education, manufacturing, construction, and real estate are over-represented in Devon compared to national averages.
– Historically, Devon faced economic challenges due to the decline of core industries like fishing, mining, and farming.
– Despite challenges, Devon’s economy is now more diverse, with a strong local food sector and artisan producers.
– Impact of COVID-19 on Devon’s economy in 2020 and early 2021.
– A report in August 2021 described the economic impacts of COVID-19 as severe.
– Dartmoor has seen a rise in digital and financial services sectors.
**Geography and Landscapes of Devon:**
– Devon has an area of 2,590 sq mi and a population of 1,194,166 people.
– The county is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Somerset, Dorset, the English Channel, and Cornwall.
– Devon features Dartmoor and part of Exmoor, two upland moors that are the source of many rivers.
– The Tamar River forms most of the border with Cornwall and rises in northwest Devon.
– The southeast coast is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
**History and Culture of Devon:**
– Devon was home to Dumnonii Celtic Britons in ancient times.
– The area experienced Anglo-Saxon settlement resulting in assimilation into the kingdom of Wessex.
– Genetic studies show distinct genetic groups in Cornwall and Devon.
– Devon has a history of conflicts, including the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
– The county has a long history of mining, including tin, copper, and other metals.
**Local Governance in Devon:**
– Devon comprises a non-metropolitan county with eight districts and two unitary authority areas.
– The city of Plymouth is the largest settlement, and Exeter is the county town.
– Barnstaple and Tiverton are the largest towns in the north and center of Devon.
– The county is divided into two parts, known as Cornwall and Denshire.
– Kents Cavern in Torquay has produced human remains dating back 30,000 to 40,000 years.
**Tourism in Devon:**
– Mid-20th Century Decline in tourism and recent Revival and Regeneration efforts.
– National Parks and World Heritage Sites in Devon.
– Tourism Growth and Economic Impact on Devon.
– Future Prospects and Sustainability in tourism development in Devon.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon