Non-metropolitan county
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A non-metropolitan county, or colloquially, shire county, is a subdivision of England used for local government.
The non-metropolitan counties were originally created in 1974 as part of a reform of local government in England and Wales, and were... Wikipedia
Number: 78 (as of 1 April 2023)
Populations: 300,000–1.4 million
Possible status: Borough; City; Royal county
Possible types: Two-tier (21); Single-tier unitary authority (56); Royal county of 6 single-tier unitary authorities (1);