"Black Country" meaning in All languages combined

See Black Country on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From black + country - from the smoke and heavy industry of the area, well known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Black Country}} Black Country
  1. An area in the West Midlands of England, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Wikipedia link: Black Country Categories (place): Regions of England

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