Where is Wales?
Wales is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country ( See map ) and the United Kingdom (UK) .
Wales (Cymru in Welsh) is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain.
Wales is bordered by England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel in the west, and the Irish Sea to the north.Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when it was conquered by King Edward I of England.
Until 1999, Wales was ruled directly from London; that year saw the first elections to the National Assembly of Wales, which has limited domestic powers and cannot make law.
Wales does not issue its own currency and is not in control of any armed forces. These are the powers of the national government of the UK.
The national game of Wales is Rugby
Country Facts
Motto:
Cymru am byth (Wales for ever)
Flag:
Red dragon on a green and white field.
National Day:
1 March
Area:
20,779 sq km
Population:
2,918,700 (2002)
Capital City:
Cardiff (Caerdydd)
Major Cities:
Cardiff, Swansea (Abertawe) and Newport (Casnewydd)
Official Language:
English and Welsh
Nationality :
Welsh and British Find out more
Anthem (Song):
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers)
Main religions:
Anglicanism, Methodism
Currency:
Pound Sterling (£)
Highest point:
Snowdon 1085 metres (3559 ft)
Longest river:
Towy (Tywi) 103 km (64 miles)
Largest Lake:
Bala (4.4 sq km)
Official Animal
Dragon