Welcome to Wales

Welcome to Wales

Symbol and flag

The daffodil is also a Welsh national emblem because its Welsh name is translated as a type of leek.

The Red Dragon of Wales, although perhaps of Chinese origin, was introduced to Britain by the Romans some eighteen hundred years ago

Geographical position

Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. Wales is situated along the western side of the island that juts out into the sea in the form of a rectangle about 120 miles long and 60 miles wide. It occupies the territory about 17.000 sq.miles.

Geographical position

The coasts of Wales are washed by the Irish Sea in the north, the Bristol Channel in the south and the Strait of St. George in the west

Surface

Wales is a highland country of old, hard rocks . The pride of Wales is Snowdonia , the national park in a picturesque mountain region in the north of Wales. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales.

Vegetation

The vegetation of Wales reflect the mountainous nature of the country and its moist climate. Moisture-loving spices such as ferns are found almost throughout all Wales.

Economy

The share of the economy of Wales is 25% annual growth to 18% in the UK. Wales is a major center for the production of consumer goods and electronics, optical and electrical equipment, auto parts and engines, chemicals, building material sand beverage. The rate of growth of new enterprises are too low, and the number of closing companies is too large.

Population

Wales occupies the territory of about 17 000 sq. miles. About three million people live in it.

Capital

• The capital of Wales is Cardiff , the largest city in Wales. Cardiff has been transformed into a sporting capital since the completion of the Millennium Stadium.

• Cardiff became a city in 1905 and was crowned the capital of Wales in 1955.

• Today, Cardiff has a population of 328,000 and attracts more than 12 million visitors a year.

Capital

Lively, elegant, confident, cosmopolitan, Cardiff caters for all tastes, offering everything from the excitement of a vibrant city life to the peace and tranquility of the nearby coast and countryside.

A city with both heritage and ambition Cardiff has a distinctive character, a good quality of life, and a growing national and international reputation.

The main cities of Wales  

Swansea Initially, the city was the point of trade of the Vikings. In 1804 in Swansea was built one of the first passenger railway in the world. Swansea is a very old city but there is nothing from the medieval era except the historical location of streets.

The main cities of Wales  

Newport In 2002, the city-County was given the official status of a city in honor of the Golden jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. With its many pubs, bars and night clubs Newport is famous for its night life. The most well-known of them are: T.J.'s, which is included in the top 50 best and the most popular clubs in the world.

Wales

Some questions about Wales:

• Where is Wales situated?
• How many people live in Wales?
• What is the surface of Wales?
• What is the Snowdonia?
• What can you say about the vegetation of Wales?
• What is the 3 main regions of Wales ?
• Where did the Welsh come to the British Isles from?
• What did the “Act of Union” bring to the Welsh?