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Wales(Welsh: Cymru, English: Wales) includes a peninsula in the west of Great Britain and coastal islands, the largest of which is Anglesey. Wales is one of the four administrative and political parts of Great Britain. In the east it borders with England. It is surrounded by water on three other sides: the Irish Sea in the north, St. George's Channel in the west, and Bristol Bay in the south. The length of Wales from north to south is 274 km, from west to east - 97 km. The total area is 20,779 km2. The coastline is more than 1200 km.

  • 1 Topography and geology
  • 2 Land use
  • 3 Political geography
    • 3.1 Border with England
    • 3.2 Local government
  • 4 Settlements
  • 5 Attractions
  • 6 Climate
  • 7 National parks
  • 8 See also
  • 9 Notes

Topography and geology

Wales' highest mountain Snowdon

Most of Wales is mountainous. There are three mountainous regions: Snowdonia in the north-west, the Cambrian Mountains in the center and the Brecon Beacons in the south. The mountains were formed during the last ice age. The highest mountains are in Snowdonia, the highest peak is Mount Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) (1085 m).

In the mid-19th century, two geologists, Roderick Murchison and Adam Sedgwick, used their studies of the geology of Wales to establish the basic principles of stratigraphy and palaeontology. The original name of Wales Cambrian gave its name to the first period of the Paleozoic era - the Cambrian period. After much dispute, the next two periods, Ordovician and Silurian, are named after the Celtic tribes: the Ordovicians and the Silurians, who inhabited what is now Wales in the time before the Romans arrived in this territory.

Land use

The total land area of ​​Wales is 2,064,000 hectares. Crops and fallow land account for 3% of the land area, grass and pasture 73%, other arable land 1%, forest and woodland 13%, and urban area 10%.

Political geography

Border with England

The modern border between Wales and England was established by the Acts of Law in Wales 1535-1542. The boundary is not confirmed by the Boundary Commission, except for the confirmation of Monmouthshire as part of Wales in 1968. The boundary follows Offa's ridge from south to north to a point approximately 64 km from the north coast, and then the boundary goes further east. At the same time, the border has a number of anomalies. For example, the town of Knighton in Wales is separated from its railway station in England, the border practically cutting off Stoke Church from the rest of Wales, dividing the village of Llanymynch, where there is a pub on either side of the border.

Local government

Wales is divided into 22 areas, which are responsible for the provision of all local government services, including education, social work, environmental and roads services. The Queen's appointed Lord Lieutenant represents her in the eight counties of Wales.

The UK Office for National Statistics groups local authorities into groups based on six major censuses (Demographic, Family, Housing, Socio-Economic, Employment and Industry).

Settlements

A significant part of the Welsh population lives in small settlements. Wales also has a relatively low proportion of population in major population centers, with only 26% of them living in cities with a population of over 100,000. The main population and industrial areas of Wales are in the south, including the South Wales Valley, Cardiff, Swansea and Newport . There are five cities with city status in Wales.

  • Bangor
  • Cardiff
  • Newport
  • St. David's
  • Swansea

Attractions

"Seven Wonders of Wales" - a list of seven of the most popular geographical and cultural attractions of Wales: Mount Snowdon, the ringing of the bells of All Saints Church in the village of Gresford, the bridge over the River Dee in Llangollen (built in 1347), St. Winfrid's spring (a place of pilgrimage to Flintshire), the bell tower of St Giles' Church (Aegidius) in Wrexham, the old yew trees in the village of Overton and the waterfalls on the River Raeadar (73 m high).

Climate

  • Highest temperature: 35.2 °C (Hawarden Bridge, Flintshire, 2 August 1990).
  • Lowest temperature:−23.3 °C (Ryader, Powys, 1 January 1940).
  • Sunlight brightness:
    • Maximum duration per month: 354.3 hours (Pembrokeshire, July 1955);
    • Minimum duration per month: 2.7 hours (Powys, January 1962).
  • Biggest gust of wind: 200 km/h (Rose, Glamorgan, 28 October 1989).

In general, Wales' climate is cooler than England's due to its higher average altitude and proximity to the Atlantic. Average annual rainfall varies from highest in Snowdonia and the mountains of south Wales to lowest along the English border. The greatest amount of precipitation falls from October to January, the least from February to September. Precipitation in the form of snow is rare in the lowlands and more common in the mountains and hilly areas. The number of days with snow or sleet is 10 in the south west and around 40 in Snowdonia.

National parks

Wales has three national parks:

  • Brecon Beacons - in south Wales.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast - On the Pembrokeshire coast.
  • Snowdonia is in north-west Wales.

see also

  • Geography of Great Britain

Notes

  1. Wales on Britannia: Seven Wonders of Wales, britannia.com
  2. 1 2 Met Office: Welsh climate

Geography of Wales Information About



Plan:

    Introduction
  • 1 Topography and geology
  • 2 Land use
  • 3 Political geography
    • 3.1 Border with England
    • 3.2 Local government
  • 4 Settlements
  • 5 Climate
  • 6 National parks

Introduction

Wales(Welsh: Cymru, English) Wales) includes a peninsula in the west of Great Britain and coastal islands, the largest of which is Anglesey. Wales is one of the four administrative and political parts of Great Britain. In the east it borders with England. It is surrounded by water on three other sides: the Irish Sea in the north, St. George's Channel in the west, and Bristol Bay in the south. The length of Wales from north to south is 274 km, from west to east - 97 km. The total area is 20,779 km2. The coastline is more than 1,200 km.


1. Topography and geology

Wales' highest mountain Snowdon

Most of Wales is mountainous. There are three mountainous regions: Snowdonia in the north-west, the Cambrian Mountains in the center and the Brecon Beacons in the south. The mountains were formed during the last ice age. The highest mountains are in Snowdonia, the highest peak is Mount Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) (1,085 m).

In the mid-19th century, two geologists, Roderick Murchison and Adam Sedgwick, used their studies of the geology of Wales to establish the basic principles of stratigraphy and palaeontology. The original name of Wales Cambrian gave its name to the first period of the Paleozoic era - the Cambrian period. After much dispute, the next two periods, Ordovician and Silurian, are named after the Celtic tribes: the Ordovicians and the Silurians, who inhabited what is now Wales in the time before the Romans arrived in this territory.


2. Land use

The total land area of ​​Wales is 2,064,000 hectares. Crops and fallow land account for 3% of the land area, grass and pasture 73%, other arable land 1%, forest and woodland 13%, and urban area 10%.

3. Political geography

3.1. Border with England

The modern border between Wales and England was established by the Acts of Law in Wales 1535-1542. The boundary is not confirmed by the Boundary Commission, except for the confirmation of Monmouthshire as part of Wales in 1968. The boundary follows Offa's ridge from south to north to a point approximately 64 km from the north coast, and then the boundary goes further east. At the same time, the border has a number of anomalies. For example, the town of Knighton in Wales is separated from its railway station in England, the border practically cutting off Stoke Church from the rest of Wales, dividing the village of Llanymynch, where there is a pub on either side of the border.


3.2. Local government

Wales is divided into 22 areas, which are responsible for the provision of all local government services, including education, social work, environmental and roads services. The Queen's appointed Lord Lieutenant represents her in the eight counties of Wales.

The UK Office for National Statistics groups local authorities into groups based on six major censuses (Demographic, Family, Housing, Socio-Economic, Employment and Industry).


4. Settlements

A significant part of the Welsh population lives in small settlements. Wales also has a relatively low proportion of the population in major population centers, with only 26% of them living in cities with a population of over 100,000. The main population and industrial areas of Wales are in the south, including the South Wales Valley, Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. There are five large cities in Wales.

  • Bangor
  • Cardiff
  • Newport
  • St. David's
  • Swansea

5. Climate

  • Highest temperature: 35.2 °C (Hawarden Bridge, Flintshire, 2 August 1990).
  • Lowest temperature:−23.3 °C (Ryader, Powys, 1 January 1940).
  • Sunlight brightness:
    • Maximum duration per month: 354.3 hours (Pembrokeshire, July 1955);
    • Minimum duration per month: 2.7 hours (Powys, January 1962).
  • Biggest gust of wind: 200 km/h (Rose, Glamorgan, 28 October 1989).

6. National parks

Wales has three national parks:

  • Brecon Beacons - in south Wales.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast - On the Pembrokeshire coast.
  • Snowdonia is in north-west Wales.
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Wales is a region in Great Britain. It is located in the southwest of Great Britain and borders England by land in the east and across Bristol Bay in the south; in the west, the Strait of St. George separates Wales from Ireland; in the north, the shores of Wales are washed by the Irish Sea. Wales also includes the island of Anglesey off the southwestern coast of Great Britain.

Wales is located on a peninsula in the west of the island of Great Britain. The total area of ​​the country is about 20,799 km². The length of the country from north to south is 274 km, from west to east – 97 km. Wales borders England on the east and is surrounded on three sides by the sea. The total length of the coastline is more than 1,200 km. There are several islands off the coast of Wales, the largest of which is Anglesey in the north-west.

Population and industrial production are concentrated mainly in the south of Wales, in the cities of Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and surrounding areas. The northeast (Wrexham area) is also relatively industrialized; the center and north-west are agricultural areas.

Much of Wales is mountainous, especially in the north and center. They were formed during the last ice age, during the Devonian glaciation. The highest mountains are in Snowdonia (Yr Eryri). Mount Snowdon (1085 m above sea level) is the highest point in Wales. The mountain range in central Wales is called the Cumbrian Mountains. In the south are the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), relatively young compared to Cumbria and containing significant coal reserves. The Cumbrian Mountains gave their name to one of the Paleozoic periods - the Cambrian.

The modern border between England and Wales is quite arbitrary: in general terms it was established in the 16th century, based on the boundaries of fiefs. For approximately 64 kilometers it follows Offa's Shaft quite closely. However, it then goes on to become more bizarre, for example separating the village of Knighton in Powys from its railway station, making the village of Church Stoke a de facto Welsh exclave in England, and running right through the village of Llanymynech.

About a fifth of the territory of Wales has the status of a National Park: rocky peaks and mirror-like lakes, sandy bays and sea bays. At the foot of the Snowdonia Mountains, at Bryn Bras Castle, there is a park with waterfalls. The edge of the waterfalls is called the Vale of Neath, near the Brecon Beacons National Park.

There are more castles per square kilometer than anywhere else in the world, from romantic ruins to majestic fortresses. The most famous castles were built during the reign of the English king Edward I, who conquered Wales in the 13th century, making up the “defensive ring”: Harlech Castle, rising on a cliff in the center of Wales, Conwy Castle, located at the mouth of the river and Bowmaris Castle on the island of Anglesey and Of course the most impressive is Caernarfon Castle. In 1969, the ceremony of the Queen's formal installation of her son Charles as Prince of Wales took place in this castle.

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Political structure

Wales elects 18 members of the British House of Commons. The Secretary of State for Wales is a member of the government with broad administrative powers. Subordinate to him is the Office of Welsh Affairs, which oversees local administration.

Wales is divided into 8 counties, created by the Local Government Reorganization Act 1972. These new administrative divisions replaced the 13 historical counties.

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Climate and weather in Wales

Wales is exposed to winds from the Atlantic Ocean, so the climate there is mainly maritime. On the west coast, up to 1270 mm of precipitation falls per year, and to the east of the mountains these figures are slightly lower (up to 723 mm/year), and in the mountains themselves they are higher (up to 2540 mm/year). The average temperature in July is 15.6°C, in January - 5.6°C.

Agricultural development in Wales is limited due to the wet climate and predominantly high terrain. The main industries are sheep and cattle breeding and growing fodder grasses. The moorland is used as pasture for numerous sheep, which provide quality meat and coarse wool. The population of Wales is small and dispersed. In the valleys and coastal plains, sheep farming is giving way to dairy farming. Grain and fodder crops are commonly grown there, and approximately ¼ of all arable area is used for oats, which are mainly used to feed livestock. In the lower, wider parts of the valleys and on the coastal plains, mixed (non-specialized) agriculture is represented.

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Culture

Language and religion

Welsh belongs to the Celtic language family and is very closely related to Breton and Cornish. This is one of the most ancient languages ​​of Europe, dating back to the 6th century. n. e. In poetry, a distinctive feature of the Welsh language is a special system based on alliteration, assonance and internal rhymes. The translation of the Bible in 1588 prevented the Welsh language from splitting into a number of dialects. The revival of Welsh literature in the 20th century. has revitalized the cultural life of Wales, and the University of Wales is developing and approving new standards for the Welsh language. Continuing a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, a national competition is held annually among poets, singers and musicians using this language. Since 1947, folk dance and music festivals have been organized annually.

In the 20th century interest in religion in Wales waned. The Anglican Church, separated from the state, has six dioceses here. The largest of the Protestant churches is the Church of Wales. In 1916, the residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop was established in Cardiff, but the number of Catholics in Wales is small.

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Food and drink

Welsh food is not particularly distinctive. The symbol of local cuisine is the leek. However, dishes such as red algae bread (a mixture of seaweed, oatmeal and bacon, served as toast), cheese toast (cheese on toast with the addition of mustard and beer) and Glamorgan sausages look no less specific. , made from cheese, bread, herbs and, of course, leeks.

The national cuisine of Wales is very simple. The diet of local residents mainly includes goulash and flatbreads. Often this menu is diluted with a variety of fresh fish, dairy products, and fresh fruits and berries.

Meat, fish and even cheese were pickled, salted, smoked for the winter, and preserves were made, so the average Welsh house was always full of pickles and marinades.
Celtic culture is famous for its baked goods. It is impossible to resist passing by a bakery and not buying fresh bread with a crispy crust, a piece of Bar Brith or the famous Welsh flatbreads.

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Cymru, English Wales listen)) includes a peninsula in western Great Britain and offshore islands, the largest of which is Anglesey. Wales is one of the four administrative and political parts of Great Britain. In the east it borders with England. It is surrounded by water on three other sides: the Irish Sea in the north, St. George's Channel in the west, and Bristol Bay in the south. The length of Wales from north to south is 274 km, from west to east - 97 km. The total area is 20,779 km2. The coastline is more than 1200 km.

Topography and geology

Most of Wales is mountainous. There are three mountainous regions: Snowdonia in the north-west, the Cambrian Mountains in the center and the Brecon Beacons in the south. The mountains were formed during the last Ice Age. The highest mountains are in Snowdonia, the highest peak is Mount Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) (1085 m).

Land use

Climate

In general, Wales' climate is cooler than England's due to its higher average altitude and proximity to the Atlantic. Average annual rainfall varies from highest in Snowdonia and the mountains of south Wales to lowest along the English border. The greatest amount of precipitation falls from October to January, the least from February to September. Precipitation in the form of snow is rare in the lowlands and more common in the mountains and hilly areas. The number of days with snow or sleet is 10 in the south west and around 40 in Snowdonia.

National parks

Wales has three national parks:

  • Brecon Beacons - in south Wales.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast - on the Pembrokeshire coast.
  • Snowdonia is in north-west Wales.

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One of the historical territories of the United Kingdom of Wales, an inimitable land of impressive mountains, green valleys and medieval fortresses, located in the southwestern part of the British Isles, bordering England to the east. The Tour Calendar invites you to find out why the most favorable time to visit the homeland of the Welsh is from May to September.

Tourist season in Wales

Wales is one of the most spectacular areas of the UK, with a quarter of its territory officially designated as a conservation area and three areas designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. But not only for the picturesque landscapes, about 5 million people come here every year. Wales attracts with the opportunity to plunge into a completely different culture, because throughout the centuries the Welsh have lived according to their own special foundations and traditions. Quite a decent number of so-called trips “to the roots”. Those who enjoy active pastimes also flock here: golf, rugby, canoeing, mountaineering, surfing, diving, sailing, etc. Stunning seaside resorts with Blue Flag beaches are a hot spot for many Brits in the summer. Educational tours for the purpose of learning English and preparing for admission to a British university are also very popular. Wales has something for everyone, which is probably why travelers flock here tirelessly throughout the 12 months of the year.

High season in Wales

Most tourists are found on city streets in late spring, summer and at the very beginning of autumn. During this warm season, the daylight hours are very long, all attractions are open, all water sports are available, and therefore you can organize your leisure time in the most interesting way. The peak season is in July and August, when UK schoolchildren and students have their holidays and the massive holiday season begins. There are a lot of visitors from North America, coming to visit relatives or to explore family roots. The flow of tourists from the Eurozone countries is very noticeable. Unfortunately, travelers from Russia often lose sight of Wales, or, in extreme cases, visit here for only a short time, as part of tours of the British Isles. As a rule, this is England + Wales. The high season boasts not only decent “foreign traffic”, but also a busy holiday schedule. It is not difficult to guess that all these factors directly affect the prices set here. Everything from public transport passes to golf passes and hotel rooms cost much more than in the off-season.

Low season in Wales

Although tourist interest in Wales never fades, statistics still indicate a certain decline in the activity of foreign visitors, starting from mid-autumn and ending in mid-spring. Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall, of course, are reflected in the total number of foreign visitors, but with the exception of business tourists and tourists coming for educational purposes. In fact, there are many advantages to holidaying in Wales in the off-season. Well, at least take into account the quite reasonable prices for accommodation, which are disproportionately high in the summer. Or, for example, the absence of noisy crowds and endless queues in museums. The only drawback for some may be inclement weather, under which conditions it is unlikely that it will be possible to fully enjoy natural masterpieces.

Best time for excursions

A trip to Wales promises an extensive and exciting excursion. Such a tiny country has a lot to offer: spectacular sea coasts, national parks, the largest concentration of medieval fortresses in Europe, the smallest cathedral city and smallest house in Britain, the world's scariest attraction in the Penrhyn Quarry, sites under the patronage of UNESCO and much more. It rains all year round in Wales, so when choosing the best time to explore the country, it is best to rely on temperature indicators. Therefore, it is most advisable to plan a trip for the period from May to early September, this is the warmest time of the year.

Beach season in Wales

Surprisingly, being far from being a beach country, Wales has many excellent beaches, 33 of which are awarded the Blue Flag for their high level of environmental cleanliness and impeccable organization of recreational infrastructure. Most of them are concentrated on the northern coast. The beach season lasts from June to the end of August, at which time English neighbors flock here en masse. True, people sunbathe here more than swim, since the water temperature, even at the height of summer, does not exceed +16..+17 °C.

Surf season

Despite the fact that the Welsh sea is quite cool, surfing and windsurfing are in particular demand here. You can “ride the wave” on the Gower and Llyn peninsulas, the coasts of Glamorgan and Pembrokeshire. The best season for surfing is autumn, but if you are traveling to Wales in the summer, you can go surfing at this time of year. By contacting any surf center, they will be happy to provide you with complete information about a particular surf spot, as well as the time of day when the biggest waves are expected.

Dolphin watching season

One of the most interesting activities available to tourists in Wales is watching bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Cardigan Bay is home to the UK's largest dolphin population, numbering around 350 individuals. Typically, mini cruises depart from Newquay Harbor and can range in duration from 1 to 2 hours. These boat trips are available from May to October.

Educational season

Combining sightseeing with studying in Wales has become very easy thanks to special educational tours. It is enough to have the required amount of money and tell the travel agency about your preferences. Wales is no less than England excellent for mastering British English and obtaining a prestigious higher education, and may in some ways even be as good as it. For example, only in this corner of the UK foreign students are provided with free information support regarding available places in educational institutions. Regarding English courses, you can take courses at any time of the year, but the largest number of language schools operate in the summer and during school holidays. From June to September, as a rule, tuition costs a little more.

Golf season

Wales fits well into the golf industry, being today the proud owner of about two hundred excellent golf courses. They all have completely different sizes and are designed for golfers of varying levels of training. Among them, it is worth highlighting the Celtic Manor Resort, a unique venue where the prestigious Ryder Cup competition took place in 2010. Thanks to the humid climate, the fields remain green all year round, so you can play whenever you want. But, of course, the most favorable time to practice this sport is from May to September.

Football season

One of the popular sports in Wales is football. The Welsh Cup is held annually in the country. The home matches of the Wales national team take place in Cardiff at the Millennium Sports Stadium. The gaming season lasts from late August to late May.

It's time for holidays and festivals

You can better understand the culture, traditions of Wales and the character of its inhabitants at the annual holidays and festivals - “eisteddfodau”. Wales is part of Great Britain, so all national and state holidays, as well as some religious holidays of the United Kingdom, are celebrated here. To complete the “picture,” we advise you to familiarize yourself with them; to do this, click here. In this section we will list only those dates and events that are unique to Wales or are celebrated slightly differently than in the rest of Britain. December 25-27 - Catholic Christmas, as in England and Scotland, is very restrained. The night from December 31 to January 1 is the New Year, large-scale celebrations unfold in the south of Wales, in the small town of Llanwrtyd Wells a colorful torchlight procession awaits you. And in the farming community in the village of Guane Valley, the New Year is celebrated according to the Julian calendar on January 13th. March 1 - Day of the patron saint of Wales, St. David, notable for its religious festival. Summer is the time for musical and national “eisteddfods”. In July, the city of Llangollen hosts an international music festival, and on the Llyn Peninsula there is a wakeboarding festival “Wakestock”, which also features musical compositions. From mid-July to early August, the capital hosts the grandiose Cardiff Festival, which includes in its program an endless variety of musical and theatrical events, comedy shows, fireworks and the Cardiff's MAS Carnival with parades of street performers. The last Monday of August is August day of rest.

Climate in Wales

Wales has a temperate climate, but due to its exposure to winds from the Atlantic Ocean, it has maritime characteristics. In general, the weather is the same as on the rest of the island of Great Britain, but slightly cooler than in England. As a rule, there are no sharp seasonal temperature changes; only day and night indicators differ significantly. One of the features of the climatic conditions of Wales is the high level of humidity, regular rainfall throughout the year and frequent fog. Summer is relatively warm and rainy, winter is mild and damp.

Wales in spring

It is not possible to say exactly what the coming spring will be like in Wales. This is one of the most unpredictable times of the year. In March, despite the fact that there is a slight increase in daytime temperatures, you should not expect much warmth. The weather changes several times a day - calm alternates with gusty winds, and the stunted rays of the sun quickly disappear behind rain clouds. In April, the air warms up to an average of +16 °C, daylight hours, as well as the number of sunny hours, increase slightly. From now until the beginning of June, the driest period of the year lasts. Nature renews its colors, the landscapes become brighter, and life in Wales seems to become livelier. Of course, largely thanks to a series of holidays and tourists starting to come. May is the ideal time to plan a trip to this region of the UK. At midday, the mercury sometimes jumps to +17 °C, and it gets dark quite late, so a long stay in the fresh air is especially pleasant. However, it is worth remembering that it gets significantly colder closer to night, so if you are planning to stay, you should first make sure you have the right things with you.

Temperature and weather in Wales in spring

Weather in MarchWeather in AprilWeather in May
Cardiff +10 +9 +13 +10 +16 +11
Swansea +9 +9 +12 +10 +16 +11

Wales in summer

Summer in Wales is rainy, but quite warm. The maximum temperature extremes in July and August on the southern coast are +23 °C..+24 °C. Inland, in the lowlands, as well as in the north, the air temperature is quite moderate - approximately +14..+20 °C. There is more precipitation than in the spring season, however, it is not heavy and passes very quickly. In mid-summer, solar activity is maximum - about 7 hours a day. It gets dark quite late, no earlier than 22.00, which cannot but please tourists. Late evenings and nights are cold, be sure to take a warm sweater or jacket with you.

Temperature and weather in Wales in summer

Weather in JuneWeather in JulyWeather in August
Cardiff +19 +13 +21 +15 +21 +16
Swansea +19 +13 +20 +15 +20 +16