top of page
Wales - Cymru
Population:3,113,150
Size: 20,782
Capital city: Cardiff/Caerdydd (360.000)
Other major cities: Swansea/Abertawe (239.000), Newport/Casnewydd (116.000),
Wrexham/Wrecsam (42.000)
Number of Welsh speakers: 562.000
National Day: 1stMarch, St Davids
Anthem: Hen WLad fy Nhadau/Land of my fathers
Currency: Pound sterling (£)
The celtic nation of Wales is one of the four countries constituting the United Kingdom. The last king of Wales was Owain Glyndwr, but in 1535 became part of England. In the 20th century, industry arrived and Wales turned into a modern and rich country. Wales has a strong culture and apart from English many people can also speak Welsh.
​
Nowadays the country is famous for the castles and its beautiful landscapes.
bottom of page