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Gower

Gower (gouˈər), Welsh Gŵyr, peninsula, c.15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, Swansea, S Wales, between Swansea and Carmarthen bays. Composed of limestone, the peninsula has scenic cliffs and numerous caves, many of which contain Paleolithic and Bronze Age relics. Farming is the chief economic activity. There are several coastal resorts. Most of the peninsula has been officially designated as a natural beauty area.
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Gower

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1. David (Ivon). born 1957, English cricketer
2. John. ?1330--1408, English poet, noted particularly for his tales of love, the Confessio Amantis

Gower

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the. a peninsula in S Wales, in Swansea county on the Bristol Channel: mainly agricultural with several resorts
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