Kent
Kent is a very ancient county. In the 6th and 7th centuries it was ruled by its own kings,  It is often called 'the garden of England' because its countryside is very green and because it produces much fruit. A lot of fruit such as strawberries are grown in Kent, and the county is famous for growing hops which are used to make beer. Maidstone is called the county town because the local government for Kent is based there.