County Sligo (Contae Shligigh)

Ireland / Sligo /
 county, second-level administrative division, draw only border
A County in north-west Connaght. Known as Yeats County, due to its association with the famous Irish poet (e.g. "Lake Isle of Innisfree").
With a population of around 17,000 Sligo is the county town of the county.
Notable tourist attractions include Benbulben, Lissadell House and the Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs. Its County colours are black & white.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Sligo
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Coordinates:   54°11'32"N   8°39'35"W

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