Facts about Wales

Size: 20,732 sq km

Population: 2.9 million

Location: western part of mainland Britain

Languages: English is spoken by nearly everyone; Welsh is spoken by over 20% of the population.

Capital: Cardiff (pop. 305,000)

Legislature: National Assembly for Wales

Government: Welsh Assembly Government

Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom and part of the European Union.

Economic activity:
Aerospace; Automotive; Agri-food; High technology; Pharmaceuticals/biochemicals; Financial services; Creative Industries; Construction; Hospitality, leisure and tourism; Social care.

Wales is about original thinking. An original language, an original people, an original spirit. Come and see for yourself!