Unitary authority (borough status) in central south England, created in 1998 from part of the former county of Berkshire.
Area 109 sq km/42 sq mi
Towns Bracknell (administrative headquarters), Sandhurst, Crowthorne
Features Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst (established in 1799 for officer training); Transport Research Laboratory; Broadmoor Hospital
Industries high technology industries, engineering, electronics, manufacture of clothing and furniture, bakery products
Population (2001) 109,600
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