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It is bordered by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire to the north, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, and Staffordshire to the west. The city of Leicester is the largest settlement and the county town. The county has an area of 2,156 km 2 (832 sq mi) and a population of 712,300.
Sep 19, 2024 · Leicestershire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands region of England, bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.
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The county borders onto Derbyshire to the north-west, Nottinghamshire to the north, Rutland to the east, Warwickshire to the south-west, Staffordshire to the west, Lincolnshire to the north-east, and Northamptonshire to the south-east. The border with Warwickshire is Watling Street (the A5).
The Ceremonial County of Leicestershire is situated in The East Midlands region of England. The area of Leicestershire is 833 Square Miles (2,157 Square Kilometres). Making Leicestershire the 43rd largest county in Great Britain (out of 91) and the 21st smallest county in England (out of 48). A map showing the geology of Leicestershire.
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands region of England, the capital of the traditional county of Leicestershire, with a population of almost 370,000 in the city and 510,000 in the urban area.
Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Cities and towns include Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, and Market Harborough.
Leicestershire's traditional capital is the county city of Leicester, though this is now administered as a unitary authority separate from the rest of the county. Leicestershire is bordered by Lincolnshire , Rutland , Northamptonshire , Warwickshire , Staffordshire , Derbyshire , and Nottinghamshire .
