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Wales (Welsh: Cymru ⓘ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3,107,494.
3 days ago · Wales, constituent unit of the United Kingdom that forms a westward extension of the island of Great Britain. Its capital and main commercial and financial center is Cardiff. Famed for its rugged landscape, Wales retains aspects of Celtic culture that are markedly different from those of its English neighbors.
BBC Wales is the nation's broadcaster. News, sport, television shows, radio programmes and digital content for Wales and beyond, from BBC Wales.
Introduction to Wales. Wales is a country with distinctive traditions, heritage and culture. It is known as a land of song and a country steeped in myth and legend, which, when you see the awe-inspiring landscape, is no surprise.
Find out about the regions of Wales: dramatic North Wales; rolling Mid Wales; the coastal West; and the urban South.
Visiting Wales. Our inspiring landscapes are the perfect backdrop for epic trips. We've hundreds of castles and ancient ruins, endless rolling hills and valleys, snow-capped mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and internationally-recognised Dark Skies to offer. Discover Wales, your way.
When we say that Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world, you already start to picture the beauty of the Welsh landscape. Add its rugged coastline, stunning beaches, lush valleys and mountainous national parks, and the image of this intensely beautiful Celtic country is almost complete.
Essential travel information & guidance for tourists visiting or planning a holiday or short break to Wales.
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3,107,494.
6 days ago · Wales in the Roman period shared broadly the experience of other parts of highland Britain, but modern archaeological study has tended to moderate the traditional contrast drawn between military and civil zones.
