1. WALES Ricerca di Chiara Calatroni, Cristiana Oprandi e Tatiana Fogliazza

2. Wales Languages:Languages: English, Welsh CapitalCapital: Cardiff FirstFirst Minister Minister: Rhodri Morgan AreaArea: 20779 Km 2 DensityDensity: 140/Km 2 PopulationPopulation: 2.903.085 CurrencyCurrency: Pound (£)

3. Wales is one of four states of the UK. It’s in the South-West of the Great Britain and it is wetted by the Bristol Channel in the South, the Saint George Channel in the South-West and the Ireland Sea in the North and in the West.Wales is one of four states of the UK. It’s in the South-West of the Great Britain and it is wetted by the Bristol Channel in the South, the Saint George Channel in the South-West and the Ireland Sea in the North and in the West.

4. The territory is very green because there are frequent rains. It’s flat but there are also few mountains. The weather is wet and warm in summer and very cold in winter

5. The mountain range is rocked between 1500 and 2000 feet in altitude. An area of outstanding natural beauty: it has many rivers, streams, waterfalls and impressive valleys. The Cambrian Mountains are a hikers paradise and despite what many may think, this is not a desolate and deserted landscape at all. In fact there are beautiful valleys and lakes.

6. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its largest city. It is located on the south coast of Wales and it was a small town until the early 19 th century.Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its largest city. It is located on the south coast of Wales and it was a small town until the early 19 th century. Cardiff is the major port for the transport of coal. It became a city in 1905 and proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955. According to 2005 population estimates, the population of Cardiff is around 319,700 people. Cardiff is the major port for the transport of coal. It became a city in 1905 and proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955. According to 2005 population estimates, the population of Cardiff is around 319,700 people.

7. Bryn Celli Ddu (the mound in a dark grove) is the best passage grave in Wales. It started as a late Neolithic, with a stone circle surrounded by a bank and internal ditch. This is one of many ancients graves in Wales that create fantastic natural views.Bryn Celli Ddu (the mound in a dark grove) is the best passage grave in Wales. It started as a late Neolithic, with a stone circle surrounded by a bank and internal ditch. This is one of many ancients graves in Wales that create fantastic natural views.

8. Wales is often called the "Land of Castles" and rightly so, as it is home to some of Europe's finest surviving examples of medieval castle construction. The most famous castles in Wales are Chepstow in the southeast of Wales, the picturesque Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey, and the charming Ewloe in the north.Wales is often called the "Land of Castles" and rightly so, as it is home to some of Europe's finest surviving examples of medieval castle construction. The most famous castles in Wales are Chepstow in the southeast of Wales, the picturesque Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey, and the charming Ewloe in the north.

9. The principal trades of economy in Wales are: The principal trades of economy in Wales are: -Industry, in fact there are many textile and iron factories; -Agricolture, there are many feedings of sheeps and bovins; - Tourism is very important because there are many beautiful views.

10. TheThe name of Wales is derived by the Germanic word Walha that means foreign. national saying is: Cymru am byth byth that means Wales forever. TheThe religion is catholic and protestant, the patron saint is S. David.

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