Glamorgan
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Glamorgan was a historic county in Wales that existed from the 16th century until its abolition in 1974. It originated as a medieval petty kingdom known as Morgannwg before being taken over by the Normans. The region became a major industrial hub during the Industrial Revolution.
Statistics
Area
2,100.00 km²
Population
1,321,256