A unitary authority in the southwest of England. Its administrative seat is Torquay, about 45km east of Plymouth. It was formed in 1968 by the merger of Torquay, Paynton and Brixham. In 1998 it separated from the county of Devon to become a unitary authority. It is a warm-climate seaside resort facing the English Channel, with Mediterranean shrubs and palm trees thriving, and is known as a venue for various conferences. The Premonstratensian monastery, founded in 1196, is used as an art museum. It is where William of Orange (William III), Prince of Orange, first landed on November 5, 1688, at the request of the UK. Area: 63km2 . Population: 132,800 (2005 estimate). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
イギリス,イングランド南西部の単一自治体(ユニタリー unitary authority)。行政府所在地トーキー。プリマスの東約 45kmにある。1968年トーキー,ペーントン,ブリクサムが合併して成立。1998年デボン県から分離して単一自治体となった。イギリス海峡に臨む温暖な気候の海浜保養地で,地中海性低木やシュロが繁茂し,各種会議の開催地としても知られる。1196年創建されたプレモントレ会の修道院は美術館として利用されている。1688年11月5日,イギリスの要請により遠征したオランニェ公ウィレム(ウィリアム3世)が初めて上陸したところ。面積 63km2。人口 13万2800(2005推計)。
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