Is there really a place in West Midlands. England, called The Black Country, or is this a racist, far right myth?

Answer 1

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It is called the Black Country because of industrial smoke and coal a long time ago. 

It is unfortunate that so many people think anything with the word black is always about race. Coal is black. 

Answer 2

Yes there is, but it's not as big as the Black Hills of Dakota.

Answer 3

Ever heard of Google in Yankland?

The information contained will tell you it exists .

Answer 4

There is and the name has nothing to do with hate scum nor is it about black people.