concept   shire
culture   United States
statement   The concept of a shire is often associated with a fictional countryside, especially in the United States and connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

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1 lord of the rings USA Highly popular fantasy book and film series with a dedicated fan base 1
2 shire United States Associated with rural areas and countryside living 1
3 shire United States In the United States, a shire is commonly associated with fantasy literature and is often used to describe a fictional, bucolic countryside. 1
4 shire United States A Scottish term for a county or rural division, often associated with the historical roots of early American settlements. 1
5 shire United States Shire might be associated with J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and the fictional setting of The Lord of the Rings, including idyllic villages and hobbit homes. 1