Geography
In the south and west of the county, the mountains of the Clwydian Range rise from 1000 to 2,500 ft (760 m) high. The east is hilly. There is some level ground along the coastal strip. The highest points are Moel Sych and Cader Berwyn at 2,713 feet (827 m). Pistyll-y-Rhaeader is a spectacular 240 feet (73 m) waterfall. The chief rivers are the Clwyd and the Dee. The River Conwy runs north along the western boundary.
The main towns in the county today are Denbigh, Llangollen, Llanrwst, and Ruthin. The most important industries are agriculture and tourism.
Read more about this topic: Denbighshire (historic)
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