What is another word for northamptonshire?
Pronunciation: [nɔːθˈamptənʃə] (IPA) 
Northamptonshire is a county located in the East Midlands of England. There are a few synonyms that can be used to refer to Northamptonshire. One of the most common synonyms is Northants, which is used informally. Another synonym is Northampton, which is the name of the county's largest town and its administrative center. The county is also sometimes referred to as Nene Valley due to the presence of the River Nene which flows through the county. Additionally, Northants is sometimes referred to as the Rose of the Shires, which is a nickname that was given to the county due to its central location and historic market towns.
