Wales is a country part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west.
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Wales is a country part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its north and west, the Bristol Channel to its south and Celtic Sea to its southwest. It covers total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi) with a population of 2.5 million.
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, located in south Wales, it is the eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom.
Cities in Wales
| City | Year confirmed | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 1905 | 362,750 |
| Swansea | 1969 | 245,480 |
| Newport | 2002 | 151,500 |
| Wrexham | 2022 | 65,359 |
| Bangor | 1974 | 18,000 |
| St Asaph | 2012 | 3,500 |
| St Davids | 1994 | 1,840 |
Wales Facts
| Country Name | Wales |
| Part of | United Kingdom |
| Location | North-west Europe |
| Capital City | Cardiff |
| Largest City | Cardiff |
| Government | Devolved Parliamentary Government |
| Official Languages | English, Welsh |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Population | around 3.1 million (approx.) |
| Area | 20,779 sq km (8,023 sq mi) |
| Calling code | +44 |
| Climate | Temperate Maritime climate |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC±0), UTC+1 in Summer |
| Bordering Countries | England |
| Bordering Seas | Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel |
| National Animal | Red Dragon (symbol) |
| National Flower | Daffodil |
| National Emblem | Leek |
| National Anthem | Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) |
| Flag Name | Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) |
| Highest Point | Snowdon – 1,085 m (Snowdonia National Park) |
| Major Rivers | River Taff, River Severn, River Dee |
| Major Cities | Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham |
| Famous For | Castles, mountains, rugby, Welsh culture and language |
| Rail Network | Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway |
| Major Airports | Cardiff Airport (CWL) |
| Internet TLD | .uk (also .wales) |
| Official Website | www.gov.wales |
Places to Visit in Wales
| Snowdonia National Park | Isle of Anglesey | Conwy | Pembrokeshire Coast |
| Llangollen | Brecon Beacons National Park | Portmeirion | St. Davids |
| Pontcysyllte Aqueduct | Cardiff - Capital City | Anglesey | North Wales |
| Tenbey | Swansea | Brecon | Gower |
| Rhossili | Barmouth | Newport | Holyhead |
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