What’s in a name?
Discover the origins and meanings of some of Wales' unique place names.
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Take me there
You can get to Wales by train, plane, car or even by boat.
Great Welsh inventions
Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries.
Cities in Wales
Find out more about what cities Wales have to offer: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids, St Asaph and Wrexham.
Facts about Wales
Find out about the population, climate, symbols, national anthem and more interesting facts about Wales.
Money matters
Find out the facts about currency, making money and the cost of living in Wales.
Wales: doing today what the world will do tomorrow
Derek's job is to help us all leave behind a better Wales, and world, for generations to come.
Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar
There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.
Study at Welsh universities
Universities in Wales provide education for thousands of international students each year and offer a range of courses in many locations.
Welsh literary greats
Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.
Castle country
Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!
A land for all seasons
Enjoy Wales all year round with our guide to the best of Wales in each season.
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