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Wales is one of four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. Wales is located on a peninsula in central-west Great Britain and is bordered by the English counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel to the southwest, and the Irish Sea to the west and north.
Much of Wales's beautiful and diverse landscape is mountainous, particularly in the north and central regions. The mountains were shaped during the last ice age, the Devensian glaciation. The highest mountains in Wales are in Snowdonia, and include Snowdon ('Yr Wyddfa' in Welsh), which, at 1085 m (3,560 ft) is the highest peak in Wales. The 14 (or possibly 15) Welsh mountains over 3,000 feet (914 m) high are known collectively as the Welsh 3,000s.
The Seven Wonders of Wales is a traditional list of seven geographic and cultural landmarks in Wales: Snowdon (the highest mountain), the Gresford bells (the peal of bells in the medieval church of All Saints at Gresford), the Llangollen bridge (built in 1347 over the River Dee), St Winefride's Well (a pilgrimage site at Holywell in Flintshire) the Wrexham steeple (16th century tower of St. Giles Church in Wrexham), the Overton yew trees (ancient yew trees in the churchyard of St Mary's at Overton-on-Dee) and Pistyll Rhaeadr (Wales's tallest waterfall, at 240 ft or 75 m).
Wales has a rich history and culture, both of which have been exploited to attract tourists. During the industrial revolution, Wales evolved into a powerful mining economy, the scars of which can still be seen on the landscape today. The Museum of Welsh Life, which focuses largely on the industrial past of Wales, is currently the most popular tourist attraction in Wales attracting over 600,000 visitors annually. Other historical destinations, such as the many castles across Wales, also attract large numbers of tourists.
The highly varied landscape of Wales also helps tourism. There are three national parks in Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Popular activities at the national parks include; hill walking, hiking, canoeing and kayaking and climbing. Wales is also becoming increasingly popular for 'extreme' sports, such as surfing, mountain biking and downhill cycling which Wales hosts the 'Dragon Downhill Series' for.
There are several cities and towns which tourists visit in Wales. Cardiff is the capital city. The Cardiff Bay area has become the new heart of Cardiff; it has vibrant bars, clubs and restaurants, and includes the world-standard Wales Millennium Centre Opera house. The cities' other major tourist attractions include Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. It has several higher education establishments including the well established Cardiff University. Swansea is the second largest city in the country. Its attractions include the National Waterfront Museum, Dynamic Rock, the Mumbles Lighthouse and the Swansea Bay itself. The city has the well-established University of Wales, Swansea. There are several features of the Welsh landscape that are popular with visitors. Snowdon is the highest mountain in the Wales and a popular mountaineering destination. Pen y Fan is the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons.
Wales is well connected to the rest of the United Kingdom by a good road and rail network, as well as a good domestic air network. The airport at Cardiff, serves as the main international gateways to Wales, it also carries a number of domestic flights. There also a number of budget airlines operating out of Cardiff, offering cheap flights. These are increasingly popular with tourists from within the EU.
The country is also connected to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland by car ferry services operating daily from a number of Welsh ports.
Sorry, no tips were foundMuch of Wales's beautiful and diverse landscape is mountainous, particularly in the north and central regions. The mountains were shaped during the last ice age, the Devensian glaciation. The highest mountains in Wales are in Snowdonia, and include Snowdon ('Yr Wyddfa' in Welsh), which, at 1085 m (3,560 ft) is the highest peak in Wales. The 14 (or possibly 15) Welsh mountains over 3,000 feet (914 m) high are known collectively as the Welsh 3,000s.
The Seven Wonders of Wales is a traditional list of seven geographic and cultural landmarks in Wales: Snowdon (the highest mountain), the Gresford bells (the peal of bells in the medieval church of All Saints at Gresford), the Llangollen bridge (built in 1347 over the River Dee), St Winefride's Well (a pilgrimage site at Holywell in Flintshire) the Wrexham steeple (16th century tower of St. Giles Church in Wrexham), the Overton yew trees (ancient yew trees in the churchyard of St Mary's at Overton-on-Dee) and Pistyll Rhaeadr (Wales's tallest waterfall, at 240 ft or 75 m).
Wales has a rich history and culture, both of which have been exploited to attract tourists. During the industrial revolution, Wales evolved into a powerful mining economy, the scars of which can still be seen on the landscape today. The Museum of Welsh Life, which focuses largely on the industrial past of Wales, is currently the most popular tourist attraction in Wales attracting over 600,000 visitors annually. Other historical destinations, such as the many castles across Wales, also attract large numbers of tourists.
The highly varied landscape of Wales also helps tourism. There are three national parks in Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Popular activities at the national parks include; hill walking, hiking, canoeing and kayaking and climbing. Wales is also becoming increasingly popular for 'extreme' sports, such as surfing, mountain biking and downhill cycling which Wales hosts the 'Dragon Downhill Series' for.
There are several cities and towns which tourists visit in Wales. Cardiff is the capital city. The Cardiff Bay area has become the new heart of Cardiff; it has vibrant bars, clubs and restaurants, and includes the world-standard Wales Millennium Centre Opera house. The cities' other major tourist attractions include Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. It has several higher education establishments including the well established Cardiff University. Swansea is the second largest city in the country. Its attractions include the National Waterfront Museum, Dynamic Rock, the Mumbles Lighthouse and the Swansea Bay itself. The city has the well-established University of Wales, Swansea. There are several features of the Welsh landscape that are popular with visitors. Snowdon is the highest mountain in the Wales and a popular mountaineering destination. Pen y Fan is the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons.
Wales is well connected to the rest of the United Kingdom by a good road and rail network, as well as a good domestic air network. The airport at Cardiff, serves as the main international gateways to Wales, it also carries a number of domestic flights. There also a number of budget airlines operating out of Cardiff, offering cheap flights. These are increasingly popular with tourists from within the EU.
The country is also connected to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland by car ferry services operating daily from a number of Welsh ports.
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