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Wales
Last modified: Friday, 3 April 2026, 2:15 PM
Wales
Welcome to Our Wales Page!
Croeso! (That means “Welcome” in Welsh!) Wales is a beautiful country that is part of the United Kingdom. It has stunning mountains, beautiful beaches, and a proud history filled with legends, castles, and amazing people. Let’s explore Wales together!
Where is Wales?
Wales is in the western part of the UK, next to England. It has a long coastline, green valleys, and big mountains, like Snowdon—the highest mountain in Wales! People in Wales speak both English and Welsh, and the Welsh flag has a red dragon, which is a symbol of strength and bravery.
The Flag of Wales
The flag of Wales is one of the most striking flags in the world! It has:
- A red dragon (called “Y Ddraig Goch” in Welsh)
- A white and green background, which comes from an old royal badge of the Tudor family
The red dragon has been a symbol of Wales for centuries, and some believe it dates back to Roman times! The flag represents the strength and courage of the Welsh people.
National Emblems of Wales 🌼🌿
Wales has two special national symbols:
- The Daffodil 🌼 – This bright yellow flower is worn on St David’s Day (March 1st) and represents Wales all over the world.
- The Leek 🌿 – According to legend, St David told Welsh soldiers to wear leeks in their helmets to tell them apart from their enemies in battle! That’s why the leek is still a symbol of Wales today.
Famous Landmarks in Wales 🏰
Wales is famous for its castles, mountains, and beautiful landscapes! Here are some amazing places to visit:
- Cardiff Castle – A huge castle in the capital city, Cardiff, with over 2,000 years of history!
- Snowdonia National Park – Home to Mount Snowdon and some of the most breathtaking views in the UK.
- Caernarfon Castle – A mighty castle where Prince Charles was crowned as the Prince of Wales.
- St Fagans - 9s a people’s museum, where we explore history together through people’s everyday lives.
- Brecon Beacons – A fantastic place for hiking and spotting waterfalls.
- Pembrokeshire Coast – A beautiful place with cliffs, beaches, and lots of wildlife.
Famous Welsh People 👏
Many amazing people come from Wales! Here are a few you might know:
- Roald Dahl – A famous author who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda!
- Tom Jones – A world-famous singer known for songs like Delilah.
- Gareth Bale – A fantastic footballer who has played for Wales and top football clubs.
- Aneurin Bevan - Politician who led the establishment of the NHS.
- Sir Anthony Hopkins – An award-winning actor from Wales.
- Rob Brydon - Comedian and actor from Swansea
Did You Know? 🤔
- The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru (pronounced “Kum-ree”).
- Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world!
- The Welsh language is one of the oldest languages in Europe.
- The longest place name in Europe is in Wales! It’s called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch! (Can you say that? 😃)
Learn More About Wales!
If you’d like to learn more about Wales, try:
📖 Reading a book by Roald Dahl
🎵 Listening to a song by Tom Jones
🖍 Drawing your own red dragon
🏰 Visiting a castle on a family trip
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Wales. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! (Happy St David’s Day!) 🌼