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Essex is a county situated in the southeast of England. It shares borders with Greater London to the south and east, Hertfordshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the north, and Suffolk to the northeast.

Essex has a population of approximately 1.8 million people, with the majority residing in the urbanized areas of Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, and Southend-on-Sea.

The county has a varied landscape including rolling hills in the northwest, coastal plains and estuaries in the south, and the River Stour and River Colne flowing through the east and center of the county.

Some key attractions in Essex include the historic Colchester Castle, the seaside resort town of Southend-on-Sea, and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The county is also home to London Stansted Airport, which serves as a major transportation hub for the region.