Wales Presentation Saakyan Elmira 8 -B
Wales is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, located to the west of the island of Great Britain. On the north by the Irish Sea, in the south - Bristol Bay and the west - St George Strait.
Flag of Wales
Royal Sign of Wales
Although politically connected Wales and England from 1536, it has retained its cultural traditions. Area of 20, 764 square meters. km. The population is estimated at about 3 million people. Industrial areas in the south and north-east Wales are densely populated. On the vast heaths as in the past, and now dominates a sparse population. The main and largest city - Cardiff. Other major cities - Swansea, Newport and Rhondda.
Management Wales elects 18 members of the British House of Commons. Secretary of State for Wales is one of the members of the government, endowed in this respect wide administrative powers. He obeys the Office for Wales, which oversees the local administration. Wales is divided into eight counties, created by law in 1972 on the reorganization of local government. These new administrative units have replaced the 13 historic counties. At present, the formation of a completely new management structure related to the process of devolution of power.
Economy The development of agriculture is limited to Wales because of the wet climate and the prevailing elevated terrain. Main industries - sheep and cattle and the cultivation of forage grasses.
Cardiff is a capital city of Wales, the youngest capital city in Europe and one of the fastest growing cities and tourist sites in Britain. Recently undertaken steps to reconstruction and redevelopment of Cardiff resulted in numerous sports, cultural and entertainment facilities, we strongly advise you to visit. And when you consider that the city's many excellent shops and shopping centers, restaurants, museums, art galleries, historical monuments and cultural sites, there remains no doubt that the trip to Cardiff will appeal to all, regardless of age.
The medieval Norman castle in Cardiff, the construction of which was used remnants of the walls of the Roman fort.
Detail of the fireplace in the palace of the castle, reflecting scenes from the life of the Welsh. On the left, probably depicts the Welshman with his wife and his beloved dog while hunting.
Clock tower of the fortress walls of the castle.
The palace complex on the grounds of the castle, where the Museum of the History of Wales.
