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Wales

Wales Official languages - English Welsh The Capital Is Cardiff The largest city is Cardiff Form of government - Constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - David Cameron First Minister - Carwyn Jones Territory • 20 779 km2 The population • The density of 3 063 456 Currency - pound sterling

Cardiff - capital of Wales the largest city and capital of Wales. Is a unitary administrative unit with the status of the city, which was received in 1905 due to the rapid growth of industry in the region and the use of Cardiff as a major port for transportation of coal from Wales. In 1955 the city was proclaimed capital city of Wales.

The Symbol Of Wales Flag As of today there is no officially accepted version of how the flag appeared Wales. Many Welsh writers have suggested that red dragon since ancient times, symbolizes the ancient warriors. Despite this, most historians claim that this logo was brought to the British Isles at the time of their conquest by the Romans. As to the combination on a panel of green and white, this combination was first used by Welsh Prince Leveling, and later was used by the Tudors.

The Symbol Of Wales Royal badge of Wales Royal badge of Wales (emblem of Wales) is divided into gold and red shield sectors, each of which is located on one a magnificent lion, with blue tongue and claws. The shield is framed by a green ribbon, on which is written the words from the national anthem of Wales: "I am loyal to my country" and a wreath of heraldic plants: leek, Thistle, Shamrock and a double Tudor rose. Topped with a Royal sign of Wales, the Royal crown of St. Edward.

The Symbol Of Wales Narcissus In the eighteenth century, the Welsh were acknowledged day of Saint David as its national holiday. And, of course, he began to celebrate in the spring - on March 1, the day of the Saint's death. During celebratory festivals and street festivals, the Welsh national dress up in clothes, to which attach the leek and the daffodil. Daffodils blooming in Wales on 1 March, so residents believe that it is deliberate, in honor of their beloved Saint. These flowers symbolize the birth of a new life. In the nineteenth century, Welsh has officially acknowledged that the Lily is the second symbol of Wales. Existence is also another version of why the Narcissus flower was a symbol of this land. The word "cenhinen" in the translation has two meanings: "daffodil" and "leek". To avoid any confusion, both plants have become symbols of Wales. Besides, on this earth really grows a lot of daffodils, there you can see whole fields of these beautiful flowers.

The Symbol Of Wales Saint David David was born into a noble family, and on the maternal side was a relative of king Arthur, but not this famous Saint. He traveled extensively, preaching Christianity, founded 10 or 12 monasteries and performed many miracles. Saint David is typically depicted with a white dove on his shoulder – this is due to the fact that during one of his sermons to his shoulder descended dove, which, as we know, symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Saint David, the Welsh have their national plant is leek. According to one version, during the battle between the Welsh and the Saxons in 640, the Welsh on the orders of David pinned on hats feathers of the leeks. This was done, to tell friend from foe. In battle defeated the Welsh, and the bow was honored to be the national symbol of Wales.

The feast of St. David It is noted from the first to the ninth of March

Traditional counties of Wales Monmouthshire Glamorgan Carmarthenshire Pembrokeshire Cardiganshire Brecknockshire Radnorshire Montgomeryshire Denbighshire Flintshire Merionethshire Carnarvonshire Anglesey

Monmouthshire Monmouthshire is a unitary administrative unit of Wales (district) with the status of the County

Glamorgan Glamorgan is a traditional County of Wales that existed as of the administrative-territorial unit within England in the period from 1535 in the year 1888.

Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire is a unitary administrative unit with the status of Welsh County (eng. county).

Pembrokeshire The Pembrokeshire unitary administrative unit of Wales (district) with the status of the County.

Cardiganshire Ceredigion is a unitary administrative unit of Wales (district) with the status of the County.

Brecknockshire Brecknockshire is a traditional County of Wales that existed as of the administrative-territorial unit within England in the period from 1535 in the year 1888.

Culture Of Wales Wales is often described by the phrase "Earth Song", this speaks of the closeness of the people to singing, poetry and music. The most famous form of musical creativity is Welsh choir, especially men. Although choral singing is, of course, an important part of current musical life of Wales, it is not the only and not the oldest part, the choral tradition really doesn't go much further than his heyday in the nineteenth century. The most ancient musical tradition of Wales is the instrumental folk music. Traditional Welsh folk music musical instrument is the harp, namely the Welsh triple harp. Also traditional to Wales are stringed Rott horn and pibgorn, which, although they were superseded by other instruments in the eighteenth century, again get some spread and at the present time. In the 1990's Welsh music gets a new sound, new music groups such as Super Furry Animals, Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia, Stereophonics and many others. In recent years there is a proliferation of alternative rock and punk rock, bands such as Lostprophets, The Automatic and Funeral for a Friend have achieved international recognition

Culture Of Wales Wales has ancient traditions in art, there are found numerous monuments of Celtic art. In the Middle ages Welsh art had a religious character, the most famous monument of the Welsh art of the time is Psalms Bismarch. Welsh artist Richard Wilson was one of the first known British landscape painters, but he is not known to Welsh, and Italian works, although he became one of the first artists depicting the nature of Wales. Before the twentieth century artists of Wales find it difficult to find jobs in the homeland, many preferred to work in London or abroad. The situation has changed to 1865, when he opened the art School of Cardiff. At this time in Wales begins to form the national school of painting that gives an impetus to the development of the fine arts, there is a whole series of talented artists and sculptors.

Culture Of Wales Wales is traditionally seen as an agricultural region and its traditional cuisine meets. Are used in cooking traditional foods. Baking is the rich part of the culinary culture of Wales, various muffins, "spotty bread" (bara Brith), which can be stored for a long time. In recent years, many chefs cook traditional Welsh food in a new form. Widely used leeks, especially in dishes prepared for the Day of St. David. Also more traditional Welsh cuisine are lamb and fish.

Culture Of Wales The national sport of Wales is Rugby, in particular Rugby 15. Major Rugby competitions are held at the Millennium stadium in Cardiff. In the mid and North Wales Rugby is not as popular as in the South, it is more popular football. Also hails from Wales many professional athletes in Boxing and equestrian sports. Despite the popularity of football in Wales, only one of Welsh football team Cardiff city managed to win the FA Cup in 1927, and in 2008 she was a finalist in the fight for this Cup.

Culture Of Wales The largest religious tradition in Wales is Christianity, in 2001 72% of Welsh called themselves Christians. Presbyterian Church of Wales for many years was the largest religious organization in 1811, it seceded from the Church of England. The Church in Wales today is the largest number of parishioners, it is part of the Anglican Community. The second largest number of parishioners is of the Roman Catholic Church with 3 % of parishioners, 18 % of residents of Wales do not belong to any religious tradition.