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Mar 14, 2023 · 19. Llandudno. 20. Bodnant Garden. More Must-See Destinations in and near Wales. 1. Snowdonia National Park. The fishing lake Llyn Y Dywarchen, Snowdonia National Park. Think of Wales, and you'll likely think of Snowdonia (Eryri), the beautiful range of mountains and hills located in the county of Gwynedd.
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Wales’ National Parks. Wales’ three national parks celebrate three different landscapes. The rocky mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) contrast with the lush waterfalls and greener scenery of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), as well as the more rugged Pembrokeshire Coast. Wales also has five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wales is governed by a combination of local, Wales-, and UK-wide institutions. Many important matters are decided on a UK level, and Wales is represented by 40 MPs in the House of Commons. One of the greatest British statesmen of the 20th century was the Welshman David Lloyd George, who is the only Prime Minister whose first language was not English (it was Welsh).
References. [1] [2] Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and whose physical geography is characterised by a varied coastline and a largely upland interior. It is bordered by England to its east, the Irish Sea to its north and west, and the Bristol Channel to its south. It has a total area of 2,064,100 hectares (5,101,000 acres ...
6. Caernarfon Castle. 4,314. Historic Sites. Historic castle with guided tours, numerous rooms, and towers to discover. Features a military museum, Prince of Wales exhibition, and panoramic views from the walls. See ways to experience (15) 2023. 7.
Wales ( / ˈweɪlz / ( listen) ; Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəm.rɨ] ( come-ree )) is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It is west of England, and east of the Irish Sea and Ireland . Wales is one of the Celtic areas of Britain. The native people of Wales, the Welsh, have their own culture and traditions.
