Administrative Boundary of Dorset
United Kingdom · Code: e06000059
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County Information
About Dorset
Dorset is a ceremonial county and unitary authority in South West England, known for its spectacular Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) featuring landmarks like Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and Old Harry Rocks. The county has varied geography from the chalk downs of the Dorset AONB to the heathland of Poole Harbour. Rich in history, it includes Iron Age hill forts like Maiden Castle and the historic market town of Dorchester (the county town). Thomas Hardy's novels are set in the area. The population is around 380,000. Other notable sites include Corfe Castle, the resort of Weymouth, and the unique Fleet Lagoon. You can download the administrative boundary for Dorset in GeoJSON and KML formats for further use.
📍 Administrative boundary of Dorset county
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