About North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is a county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. A large area of the county is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The largest town is Middlesbrough. Other large towns include Scarborough, Harrogate and Ripon. North Yorkshire is home to the Nidderdale AONB, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The county also contains the North York Moors National Park, an area of moorland in the north-east of the county.

The county is largely rural, with a population of just over 1 million. Agriculture is an important industry, and North Yorkshire is home to many farms. Tourism is also important to the economy, with the county's attractions including the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors, the city of York and the seaside resort of Scarborough.

The county town of North Yorkshire is Middlesbrough. The town has a population of around 140,000 and is located in the south-east of the county. Middlesbrough is a busy commercial centre and a major port. The town's attractions include Middlesbrough Cathedral, the Riverside Stadium and the Transporter Bridge.

Scarborough is a seaside resort town located on the north coast of North Yorkshire. The town has a population of around 60,000 and is a popular tourist destination. Scarborough's attractions include its beaches, Scarborough Castle and the Sea Life Centre.

Harrogate is a spa town located in the north of North Yorkshire. The town has a population of around 80,000 and is a popular tourist destination. Harrogate's attractions include its spa waters, Bettys Tea Rooms and RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.

Ripon is a small city located in the north of North Yorkshire. The city has a population of around 16,000 and is known for its cathedral and market square. Ripon's other attractions include Fountains Abbey, Newby Hall and Ripon Racecourse.

North Yorkshire is home to two national parks: the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors National Park. The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 841 square miles in the south-west of the county. The park includes the towns of Ingleton and Hawes as well as the villages of Dent and Sedbergh. The North York Moors National Park covers an area of 554 square miles in the north-east of the county. The park includes the towns of Whitby and Pickering as well as the villages of Goathland and Hutton le Hole