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Croeso i Gymru –
WELCOME TO WALES
The
Principality of Wales as part of Great Britain is not a region,
as is a common misconception internationally. Wales is a country
in its own right, as proudly distinct in the British Isles as Scotland,
Ireland and England and it is now gaining equal recognition on the
world stage.
Wales
is in resurgence both politically and culturally, with its vibrant
capital Cardiff promoting itself as Europe’s youngest Capital
City as it was established as such in 1955. There is an irony here
not lost on the Welsh, as theirs is one of the oldest cultures and
languages in Europe, established here by the Celts around 600BC.
But
to those outside the British Isles, Wales is largely an undiscovered
destination. Situated on the mid west of Britain, the Welsh border
with England runs from Bristol in the south to Liverpool in the
north. Wales is a land of breathtaking beauty, boasting three national
parks and a number of designated areas of natural beauty, it is
a land of rural landscapes, of rolling valleys of green and of the
majestic mountains of Snowdonia.
Wales
is a place rich in all kinds of legend and history, with Neolithic
burial sites and early Celtic artefacts in Anglesey and Pembrokeshire,
mighty Medieval castles stud the landscape around north Wales, and
in the south the country’s industrial heritage is celebrated.
This rich history has seen a number of parts of Wales designated
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking them among Stonehenge, the
Great Wall of China, Thebes and the Statue of Liberty.
The
pride in its separate heritage and culture of Wales is irrepressible
in its people, despite constant attempts by its domineering neighbour
throughout history. This shines through in the Welsh language, the
industrious nature of the Welsh and a rousing chorus from a Welsh
Male Voice Choir and if you get the chance to watch the national
game Rugby, you’ll see it then – especially if Wales
are playing England!
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