Wales: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Cymru
Head Of Government	First minister: Eluned Morgan
Population	(2011) 3,063,456
Official Languages	English; Welsh
National Religion	none
Total Area (Sq Km)	20,735
Total Area (Sq Mi)	8,006
Monetary Unit	pound sterling (£)
Legislature	National Assembly (60)

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Map of Wales showing its political boundaries with England in red, major cities and towns such as Cardiff, Swansea, and Bangor, and surrounding bodies of water including the Irish Sea, St. George's Channel, and the Celtic Sea. The map also includes parts of neighboring Ireland and England for regional context.

Conwy Castle with multiple round towers stands beside the River Conwy in Wales, with a stone bridge crossing the water and a sailboat docked nearby.

Map highlighting Wales within the United Kingdom, showing its location on the island of Great Britain to the west of England. Major surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Ireland, France, the Atlantic Ocean, and the English Channel, are also labeled. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is marked.

Map of Wales highlighting its physical features, including mountain ranges such as the Cambrian Mountains, national parks like Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons, and coastal areas. Major bodies of water including the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, and Cardigan Bay are labeled, as well as the border with England and notable islands like Anglesey and Holy Island.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales

Eryri National Park

Explore picturesque rural North Wales and historic Conwy Castle

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