Cumbria

geographical name

county of northwestern England including the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland; capital Carlisle area 2724 square miles (7055 square kilometers), population 499,858

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“Cumbria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cumbria. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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