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The Cornish language was only spoken by 20 people in but this has increased to in There are plenty of tales of myths and legends in Cornish folklore including stories associated with King Arthur and Tintagel.

The Cornish flag is known as the Flag of St Piran and is a white cross on a black background. The Duchy of Cornwall shield has 15 gold bezants in the shape of a triangle on a black shield. There are several flowers which can lay claim to being the Cornish natural flower including, broom, furze, rhododendron, Cornish heath and daffodils. The national tree is a sessile oak which is known locally as a Cornish oak. As you would expect Cornish dishes are largely influenced by their surroundings with many of the local dishes being fish based.

Cornwall is historically famous for producing cider but nowadays the major breweries are best known for producing stouts and ales.

Rugby is considered the most popular sport in the county with the biggest club team in the county being the Cornish Pirates who play in the second level of the English rugby pyramid. The counties representative rugby side have reached the final of the County Championship on 12 occasions with the last of these coming in They are the only Cornish side to ever win a national competition, winning the FA Vase in With the miles of coastline that Cornwall can boast it would come as no surprise that water sports are incredibly popular.

Newquay is regarded as the counties finest surfing destination with world championship events regularly taking place. Other water sports such as pilot gig rowing and sailing have a rich history in Cornwall and are well participated in today.

Uniquely Cornwall has its own form of wrestling known as Cornish wrestling where the goal is to throw your opponent and make them land flat on their back. There are also a number of fantastic links golf courses across the county. Mullion Golf Course is a great example, offering stunning views of the coastline from every hole.