A
county in
England UK, located fifty miles equidistant from
Birmingham, UK and
Bristol, UK on the border with
Wales.
Predominantly rural with lots of thatched cottages and other stuff that American tourists find quaint.
Major towns are Gloucester and Cheltenham. On the east is the Forest of Dean and on the west are the Cotswolds.
Population: 500,000. Size: 1000 sq.mi (2500 sq.km). Industries: farming, financial services, software.