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| Area (sq km): | 20,779 | |
| Population: | 2,903,085 | |
| Nationality: | Welsh | |
| Local Name: | Gwlad, Wales |
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| Language: | English, Welsh |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Cardiff | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 240V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .uk | |
| Religion: | Presbyterian, Anglican, Roman Catholic |
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| Climate: | Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.30-16.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Cardiff(CWL), Swansea(SWS) |
Wales villa and holiday events archive
Llangollen Eisteddfod
The Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod brings together the world’s top performers in music, song, storytelling and dance. Over 45 countries are... Llangollen Eisteddfod
Cardiff Summer Festival venues
The Cardiff Summer Festival in Wales is the biggest outdoor UK festival, one that you can celebrate in Wales cottages. It boasts fairs, concerts,... Cardiff Summer Festival
The Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot
For over 400 years the Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot has been repeatedly remembered, although not fondly by the entirety of the United Kingdom. On Bonfire Night... the Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot