Wales has around 50 islands, ranging in size from Anglesey the seventh-largest of the British Isles to lonely, uninhabited outcrops. Three of these offshore points represent the northern, western and southern extremities of the country: Middle Mouse, The Smalls Rocks and Flat Holm, of which only the last is inhabited.
The two main north-south routes are the A between Swansea and Wrexham ultimately ending at Chester and the A between Cardiff and Llandudno. We've even plotted a trio of driving itineraries, known as The Wales Way , to showcase some of the most beautiful scenery! Discover the six cities of Wales.
Find out the essential information needed to help you travel to, in and around Wales, by road, sea and air. This site uses animations - these my cause issues for some people and can be turned off. Find your bearings. Tags: Information. This raises questions about the nature of Welsh identity in the past. From the medieval age onwards, there is clear evidence of a commitment to Wales amongst the literate classes, but how deep this went amongst the mass of people is a different matter.
Many people lived difficult lives and were probably consumed more by daily challenges than questions of nationality. However, the survival of Welsh identity was never down to the elite alone. There is evidence of a popular pride in the Welsh language, although this did not mean that people did not also want to speak English. History itself was also important to the survival of Wales because it provided tales of times when the Welsh were self-governing or rose up against their chains of servitude.
This overlaid internal divisions and offered the Welsh a sense of being more than just a region or culture. This history and patriotism were inscribed into the landscape through place- names, legends , and the emotions inspired by mountains, hills and even individual streets.
A sense of what it meant to be Welsh was brought alive in sport, literature and fireside stories. The projects of the middle classes might have given voice to a sense of national identity, but their invented traditions worked because they gave form to something much wider, if more abstract.
But no matter how much people have cared about Wales, the political, cultural and economic framework within which modern Wales existed was British and dominated by England. After medieval colonialism faded, there was little direct oppression of the Welsh because they were Welsh. Their language was looked down upon, patronised and condemned, but this never translated into policies designed to actually stop people speaking or feeling Welsh.
Indeed, there were times in the 20th century when the British state, in supporting Welsh in public life and education, seemed more progressive in attitudes towards the language than many Welsh people. When Welsh was made a compulsory subject in schools at the end of the s, it was not because of a widespread public demand.
This should not be interpreted as external largesse. Since Wales was part of the British state, some of the officials and representatives of the latter were Welsh. Moreover, there was pressure placed upon the state by a small but effective protest movement to recognise the Welsh language and Welsh identity.
Yet Wales always remained on the periphery of the state. In the modern period, it may not have been oppressed but nor was it often at the centre of government thinking. As social democracy and regional policy went into retreat from the middle of the s, Wales became more vulnerable again to the vagaries of the free market.
Other transport. Barmouth Viaduct, Snowdonia. How many passengers can a taxi take? Useful information. Posting letters and parcels. What are the common shopping hours? Shopping in Cardiff. How much do carrier bags cost? A minimum charge of 5p applies to carriage bags. What health and safety advice is available for walkers?
What is the international dialling code for the UK? Emergency information. What is the emergency number? I need non-emergency medical and healthcare advice. What number should I call?
Can I use my mobile phone? Yes, your mobile phone should change to a UK network. Check charges with your supplier. Will I be able to access the internet? What is the electricity supply like? It is very reliable with problems usually fixed quickly. What type of electrical adapter will I need? Type G. Is it safe to drink the tap water? What is the legal drinking age in Wales?
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Trains and railways. Education is compulsory and state funded from years of age, and delivered through Nursery, Primary, Middle, Secondary, Special and Welsh Language schools. Around , students study at further education institutions in Wales every year.
Education in Wales. Creative Industries and Life Sciences are key industries in Wales. Businesses that come to Wales have easy access to the UK market, with its population of 66 million people. The Royal Mint at Llantrisant makes five billion coins a year for 60 countries. Germany is Wales' top export destination, taking a fifth of exports. Wales welcomes around 10m visitors a year, including around 1m international visitors. Wales is compact and The Wales Way network of routes offer plenty of packed itineraries to discover.
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