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Montgomeryshire - Definition and Overview

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Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn) is an inland traditional county of Wales.

The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys on the Shropshire side. The highest point is Mole Sych (2,713 ft). Its main rivers are the River Severn and the River Dovey. Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir supplying Liverpool. The main towns are Llanfyllin, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown and Welshpool. The main industries are agriculture (mainly hill farming) and tourism.

The area is now administered as part of Powys.

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Example Usage of Montgomeryshire

CountyTimes: News: Montgomeryshire headteacher slams funding shortfall: Peter Tudor says a reduction in the school’s fu.. http://bit.ly/6mKGHP
DaranHill: RT @octofuzz: With the exception of Montgomeryshire every constituency in Wales is or has been Labour at some point. #welshlabourfacts
Andrew_GwynneMP: RT @octofuzz: Except Montgomeryshire every constituency in Wales is or has been Labour. #welshlabourfacts < #WhyAndrewGwynneLovesWales
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