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Home to a beautiful Green Belt and expansive natural landscapes, Somerset has long been a favourite county with tourists and international visitors. The county has six districts in total, and the city of Bath, along with the county town of Taunton, fall within its borders. The famous Glastonbury Festival also takes place in Somerset annually, drawing crowds from across the world. 

Somerset's economy is mainly centred around light industry, high tech businesses, and agriculture. Manufacturing, Health and Social Care, and Tourism. Cider is produced in the county by major and specialist producers including Blackthorn, Thatchers, and Burrow Hill Ciders. In addition to often having opportunities in the above areas, Somerset can offer good opportunities for jobseekers interested in the Defence sector. Thales Underwater Systems and the Royal Marines have a presence in the area. 

Thanks to the combination of fantastic landscapes, cultural attractions, and interesting historical sites, Somerset has plenty to see and do for locals and visitors. Apart from the well-known attractions like Glastonbury Festival and Glastonbury Tor (the alleged resting place of King Arthur), Somerset has a huge amount of museums, including the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. There are also over 11,000 listed buildings in the county. 

When it comes to average earnings, the median yearly salary for the county is around £23,000. Transport links will greatly depend on whereabouts you live in the county. Bath and Taunton have decent rail and bus links to the surrounding areas, as well as cities further afield like London. More rural areas, such as Glastonbury for example, will often require commuting by car to work, as public transport can be harder to come by.