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Surrey (Inland county of southeast)

an inland county of southeast England. Area, 758 square miles. Pop. about 900,000. The county capital is Guildford (pop. about 25,000). The surface is hilly with a slope toward the Thames. The Mole and Wey are the principal streams. The northern half of the county is fertile, hops and wheat being the chief crops. Market gardening is carried on extensively. The western and southwestern part is covered to a great extent with heath. The manufacturing enterprises are of importance and include beer, cloth, leather, paper, pottery, and silk. As a result of its picturesque scenery the county is one of the most favored residential districts of London business men.