Wales

Albina Aidinbekova 1.04.2008

• Geography• General information• History• Subdivisions• Cardiff University• Roald Dahl Plass• Culture• National symbols• Castles• References

Cymru Wales

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Location of  Wales  in the United Kingdom

Capital CardiffOfficial languages Welsh, English Demonym Welsh (Cymru) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen (of the UK) Queen E lizabeth II  -  Prime M inister (of the UK) Gordon B rown M P  -  F irst M inister of Wales Rhodri M organ A M -  Deputy F irst M inister for Wales Ieuan Wyn Jones A M  -  S ecretary of S tate (in the UK government) Paul M urphy M PCurrency Pound sterling (GB P)A rea   20,779 km²   Population 2,903,085 

Wales is one of the four constituent countries of the United K ingdom. Traditionally a principality , Wales is located in the southwest of the island of Great B ritain bordering England to the east, the B ristol Channel to the south, the Irish S ea to the west and north, and the estuary of the River Dee in the upper northeast.A Welsh national identity emerged after the Roman withdrawal from B ritain in the early 5th century, and was later influenced by other European historical experiences. Cosmopolitan Cardiff , located in the southeast of the country and Wales' largest city, is the seat of Welsh government and the largest media center in B ritain outside of L ondon. Established as the capital of Wales in 1955, Cardiff is among Europe's 'youngest' capitals.

For the purposes of local government, Wales was divided into 22 council areas in 1996.City status in the United Kingdom is determined by Letters patent. There are five cities in Wales: Bangor Cardiff Newport St David' Swansea

Cardiff City Hall

Clock tower of Cardiff City Hall

Cardiff University is a leading university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university was shortlisted for theS unday Times University of the Y ear award in 2003.

B efore A ugust 2004, the university was officially known as University of Wales, Cardiff , although it used the name Cardiff University publicly.

Roald Dahl Plass is a public plaza in Cardiff Bay, part of Cardiff, Wales. It is named after Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl, and is located on the coast along the south of the city centre. The square is home to the Senedd (Welsh Assembly Building) and the Wales Millennium Centre, a performing arts centre. The bowl-like shape of the plaza has made it a popular amphitheatre for hosting open-air concerts

Sport in WalesThe most popular sports in Wales are Rugby Union and football. Wales, like other constituent nations, enjoys independent representation in major world sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup and in the Commonwealth Games.

Millennium Stadium

Media in WalesCardiff is home to the Welsh national media. BBC Wales is based in Llandaff, Cardiff and produces Welsh-oriented output for BBC One and BBC Two channels.

• The Flag of Wales incorporates the red dragon of Prince Cadwalader along withthe Tudor colors of green and white.• The flag of Owain Glyndŵr, which has 4 squares alternating in red and yellow and then a rampant lion in each square of the opposite color.• The Dragon, part of the national flag design,is also a popular Welsh symbol.• The leek is also a national emblem of Wales.• The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.• The Sessile Oak is the national tree of Wales.• The Flag of Saint David is sometimes used as an alternative to the national flag. • The Coat of Arms of the Principality of Wales.•The red kite is sometimes named as the national bird of Wales.

Flag of Saint David

Flag of Gwynedd

Conwy Castle Beaumaris Castle

Caernarfon Castle Harlech Castle

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