Wales
Wales is in the north – west Europe and it is part of Great Britain. The name “Wales” comes from the Cymraeg word Gwalia, meaning in English “Homeland”.
Technically, Wales is a principality and it is ruled by a prince. Traditionally the Prince of Wales is the eldest son of the English monarch.
Charles, Prince of Wales
The scenery in Wales is gorgeous, as Mother Nature was very generous. There are many castles and the sea seems to embrace the mountains.
The capital of Wales is Cardiff. Other cities are Swansea and Newport.
The national sport of Wales is rugby.
Motto: Wales for ever !
Flag: Red dragon on a green and white field
National Day: 1 March
Population: 2,918,700 (in 2002)
Anthem: Land of My Fathers
Official Animal: Dragon
Famous Welsh people: Sir Anthony Hopkins – actor (“Hannibal”, “The Remains of the Day”, ”Howard’s End”)
Roald Dahl –writer (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Matilda”, “James and the Giant Peach”)
Dylan Thomas (1914 – 1953) –poet (“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”, “And Death Shall Have No Dominion”)
Tom Jones – singer
