Interesting places of Wales

A part of the United Kingdom
Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. The country borders on England in the east and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea in the west. Wales is not a very big country with a population of about three million people. There are two official languages in Wales – Welsh and English, both of which are taught in schools.

Prince Charles
Prince Charles became the Prince of Wales in 1969.

People in Wales
Wales is not a very large country with a population of about three million people. There are two official languages in Wales ​​- English and Welsh.

Wales’s landscape
Much of Wales’s landscape is mountainous, especially in the north and central regions. The highest mountain is Snowdon. There are also a lot of beautiful lakes in the country. These are Wales’s picturesque landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world.

Agriculture
The main agricultural activities are sheep, cattle rearing, and dairy farming.

The largest cities
The largest cities in the south of Wales are Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. The greatest concentration of people lives in these cities.

Cardiff
Wales is primarily an agricultural country. There aren’t many big cities in Wales. The capital of the country is Cardiff, which is considered to be the largest media center in the UK outside of London. There is a Roman castle and a modern shopping center in the city as well as a cathedral and university. Cardiff is also an industrial city.
Since 1955 Cardiff is the capital of Wales. It is the main seaport and industrial centre.

Swansea

Newport

The land of castles
Wales is "the land of castles». The Normans were the first to build castles here.
Caerphilly Castle

Cardiff Castle

Caernarfon Castle

Conway Castle

Pembroke Castle

St. David's Cathedral
St. David is the Patron Saint of Wales. March 1st is St. David's Day. It is the national holiday of Wales and has been celebrated since the 12th century.

Places to visit
One can visit a number of beautiful places in Wales. There are three beautiful National Parks and four protected areas in Wales.
National Park: Snowdonia

National Park: Brecon .
National Park: Pembrokeshire Coast

Resort city - Llandudno