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___ WalesA virtual travel guide to Wales, this page is about many aspects of Wales. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: Welsh culture, history and geography. Get key information on Wales' economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Wales and you may visit Welsh cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Wales. |
 Tal-y-llyn - Harlech Castle © britainonview/ Rod Edwards | |
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Wales | Cymru |
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 Flag of Wales - The Red Dragon Flag Background: Wales is a country, and one of the four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom, located in the south-west of Great Britain 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 lost its independence in 1282 when it was conquered by the English King Edward I. From this time until 1999, Wales was ruled directly from London. In 1999 the first elections for the National Assembly for Wales were held. An Assembly with only limited domestic powers. Plans to increase the Welsh assembly's law-making powers are due to be announced. |
 Official Name: Wales Welsh: Cymru Time: Local Time = UTC +0h Actual Time: Fri-Nov-21 18:52 Daylight saving time (DST) from 27 March 2005 to 30 October 2005: UTC +1 Capital City: Cardiff (Caerdydd, pop. 305 000) Other Cities: Newport (137 000), Swansea (223 000) Government: Type: Constituent Nation of the United Kingdom Head of state: HM Queen Elizabeth II Geography: Location: Europe, south-west of Great Britain 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. Area: 20 755 sq. km (8,023 square miles). Climate: Temperate, rainy some sunny spots. People: Nationality: Population: 2 750 000 Ethnic Groups: British 95%, Irish 0.5% Religions: Christian 72% Languages: English, Welsh (less than 30%) Literacy: 99% Currency: Pound sterling £ (GBP) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of WalesCynulliad Cenedlaethol CymruThe National Assembly for Wales. Statistics Statistics for Wales Wales in figures. Maps Map of Wales A map of Wales showing the counties, the main towns and cities. Map of the United Kingdom Political Map of the United Kingdom. Map
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NewsNational Assembly for Wales: NewsOfficial governmental news. BBC Wales BBC news from Wales. icWales With news from Wales, the UK and around the world. IndyCymru Independent news for Wales (news board) The North Wales Chronicle Weekly local news from the Bangor, Anglesey and Caernarfon/Llyn areas. South Wales Argus News from Gwent. |
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Arts & CultureLlyfrgell Genedlaethol CymruThe National Library of Wales. National Museums and Galleries of Wales A guide to Welsh museums and galleries. Welsh National Costume The site provides the history of the traditional Welsh National costume. |
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Business & EconomyCardiff Chamber of CommerceThe only accredited Chamber in Wales. Welsh Development Agency (WDA) Includes information for companies considering investing in Wales as well information about the country. |
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Destination Wales - Country GuidesVisitWales.comHolidays in Wales - the official Wales tourism website. BBC Wales BBC Wales' portal site, with comprehensive information on Wales. Castles of Wales A guide to Wales monuments of the Middle Ages, the medieval Castles of Wales. icWales Welsh portal, the national website of Wales. Cardiff Cardiff The City of Cardiff Cardiff County Council The Cardiff County Council. |
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EducationCardiff UniversityOfficial site of the University. University of Wales A federal university comprising six Constituent Institutions and two University Colleges. University of Wales Aberystwyth University of Wales at Aberystwyth. University of Wales Swansea University of Wales at Swansea. |
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EnvironmentCountryside Council for WalesThe national wildlife conservation authority. CADW The historic environment agency with responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting an appreciation of the historic environment of Wales. Saveourseas.co.uk Marine Awareness North Wales - to raise the public's awareness of the considerable and increasing troubles facing the marine environment today. Wales Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversity Action across Wales. |
 View of the Arthur's Stone rock formation © britainonview/ Rod Edwards |
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HistoryBBC: Wales HistoryComprehensive site about Wales' history by BBC. History in Wales From Roman times until today, site about history in Wales. |
 Gwynedd - Conwy Castle © britainonview/ Rod Edwards |
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SearchWales on the WebBilingual directory of websites offering dependable information relating to Wales and all aspects of Welsh life maintained by The National Library of Wales. Additional Information on WalesOpen Directory Project: WalesWikipedia: Wales |
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