Dorset is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north and the north-east, Hampshire to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south-east, the English Channel to the south, and Devon to the west. The largest settlement is Bournemouth, and the county town is Dorchester.
Established: Ancient
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: South West
UK Parliament: List of MPs
Police: Dorset Police
Councils: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Dorset Council
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