The North Country (french: Pays du Nord) is the northernmost region of the

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, bordered by

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to the east, the

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and the Upper

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to the south, the Mohawk Valley region to the southwest, the

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to the north, and

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and the

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to the west. A mostly rural area, the North Country includes seven counties.

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, a

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base, is also located in the North Country, as is the

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. As of 2009, the population of the region was 429,092. Boldtcastle

The term "North Country" was first widely popularized within New York by the 1900 novel '' Eben Holden'' by

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Counties

According to the Empire State Development Corporation, the North Country encompasses the following seven counties: *

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* Essex County * Franklin County * Hamilton County * Jefferson County * Lewis County * St. Lawrence County However, according to the Adirondack North Country Association, the North Country consists of 14 counties; those listed above and the following: * Fulton County * Herkimer County * Oneida County *

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* Saratoga County * Warren County * Washington County These are all counties in which part of

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resides. Herb Hallas summarizes both views:

References

External links

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Development Authority of the North Country website
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Hudson River-Black River Regulating District website
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Counties

See also

References

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