Maidstone (pop. 175,782) is a local government district in central Kent, England. It is one of the United Kingdom’s areas for growing hops, which are used to make beer. Agriculture is the district’s main economic activity, but light manufacturing industries are also important. The town of Maidstone is the administrative center of Kent. It is a busy commercial center and has had a brewing industry for over 300 years. The River Medway runs through Maidstone.
See also Kent.
