Wales - Wikipedia
WEBWales (Welsh: Cymru ⓘ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3,107,494. [2]
Wales | History, Geography, Facts, & Points of Interest
WEB2 days ago · Wales, constituent unit of the United Kingdom that forms a westward extension of the island of Great Britain. Its capital and main commercial and financial center is Cardiff. Famed for its rugged landscape, Wales retains aspects of Celtic culture that are markedly different from those of its English neighbors.
Wales Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Covering an area of 20,779 sq. km, Wales is a country located in the southwestern region of the United Kingdom. Located on the southern coast of Wales is Cardiff – the capital and the largest city of Wales.
History of Wales - Wikipedia
WEBWales became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707 and then the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. Yet, the Welsh retained their language and culture despite heavy English dominance.
Things To Do In Wales | Places to go - Visit Wales
WEBThe bold 21st century Wales is here for everyone to discover. From exploring on a short break in one of Wales’ cities or getting active in one of our epic national parks, there's plenty on offer here.
UK breaks and family holiday destinations | Visit Wales
WEBDiscover coastal hikes, vibrant communities and the serenity of the Wye Valley. Within the region of South Wales you'll also find Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, RCT, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
20 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Wales - PlanetWare
WEBMar 14, 2023 · For such a small country, Wales has broad diversity when it comes to attractions, the outdoors, and history, with some of the most breathtaking coastal views in the United Kingdom.
History of Wales, the Roman conquest, and incorporation into …
WEBWales, Welsh Cymru, Principality, constituting an integral part of the United Kingdom. It occupies a peninsula on the western side of the island of Great Britain. Area: 8,006 sq mi (20,735 sq km). Population: (2011) 3,063,456. Capital: Cardiff. The population is of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Anglo-Norman ancestry. Languages: English, Welsh.
Wales - Celtic, Roman, Medieval | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Wales - Celtic, Roman, Medieval: Meaningful study of prehistoric Wales has to be pursued against the broader background of British prehistory, for the material remains of the period 3500–1000 bce especially funerary monuments, provide regional manifestations of features characteristic of Britain as a whole.
Wales profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBJun 15, 2017 · Wales is a large peninsula in western Britain, divided from England by major rivers and mountain ranges. It steadily fell under Norman then English rule in the Middle Ages, with the last...