Wales /ˈweɪlz/ (Cymru; pronounced [ˈkəmrɨ]) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, bordered by England to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It is also an elective region of the European Union. Wales has a population estimated at three million and is bilingual, with both Welsh and English having equal status. Originally (and traditionally) a Celtic land and one of the Celtic nations, a distinct Welsh national identity emerged in the early fifth century, after the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The 13th-century defeat of Llewelyn by Edward I completed the Anglo-Norman conquest of Wales and brought about centuries of English occupation. Wales was subsequently incorporated into England with the Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542, creating the legal entity known today as England and Wales. However, distinctive Welsh politics developed in the 19th century, and in 1881 the Welsh Sunday Closing Act became the first legislation applied exclusively to Wales. In 1955 Cardiff was proclaimed as national capital and in 1999 the National Assembly for Wales was created, which holds responsibility for a range of devolved matters. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Cardiff, Caerdydd
Language:
Welsh , English
As Of:
Jan 1, 2003
Largest City:
Cardiff
Population Density (sq mi):
361
Time Zone:
GMT
Area:
8,022
Local Name:
Cymru
Government type:
Constitutional monarchy
As of:
Jan 1, 2006
Anthem:
"Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau"
ccTLD:
.uk
Patron Saint:
David, Dewi
Currency (code):
GBP
Conventional Long Name:
Wales
Demonym:
Welsh, Cymry
Latitude:
N
Longitude:
W
Currency:
Pound sterling
Country Calling Code:
44
Name:
Wales
Motto:
Cymru am byth
Latitude (Minutes):
29
Longitude (Minutes):
11
Latitude (Degrees):
51
Total Population:
3,004,600
HDI:
0.939
GDP (per capita PPP):
US$85.4 billion
Longitude (Degrees):
3
Census Date:
Jan 1, 2001
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