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Questions related to Wales, the mountainous country in the west of the island of Britain, which is part of the United Kingdom. It is known as Cymru in the Welsh language.

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What is the width of the river Wye?

River Wye (Afon Gwy), length 215 km.

There is also a River Wye in Derbyshire, England of 24 km.

Where can one find discounted rates for cottage holidays in Wales?

North Wales offers magnificent sunsets and a stunningly beautiful coastline. There are many websites that cater to cottage rentals in the UK in general as well as North Wales in particular. Some of these include Holidays In Wales, North Wales Holiday Cottages, Holiday Lettings, Home Away and Wales Tourists Online. Have a fantastic holiday!

When was Wales created?

Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa (the Welsh colony in Chubut Province, Argentina).

Welsh emerged in the 6th century from British, the common ancestor of Welsh, Breton, Cornish, and the extinct language known as Cumbric.

What is the climate in Wales?

Mild and Wet, often raining or snowing very dark in winter light till 11.30pm in summer.
The climate in Wales is said to be temperate, much the same as the rest of the UK.
Wales has a temperate climate, reputed to be bit on the wet side at times.

How many castles are in Wales today?

CastlesThere are 51 forts and castles in Pembrokeshire including enormous stone fortresses like Pembroke castle, Manorbier castle and Carew castle. There are medieval walled towns of Tenby and Pembroke and fortified Bishops Palaces at St Davids and Lamphey.

Which countries border Wales?

Wales is a part of the UK and as of such is not a sovereign country. Because of this Wales on its own doesn't have any borders. The UK as a whole shares borders with the Republic of Ireland. Wales is next to England but as they are both part of Britain and therefore the same country this isn't an official border.

What towns does the river severn go through?

this is the longest river in Great Britain, 220 miles and rises in the Cambrian mountains of mid Wales and flows through Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire with the towns of Shrewsbury, Worcester and Gloucester on its banks

What the longest lake in Wales?

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Vyrnwy: 3.18 Sq mi.

Who was the architect for Conwy castle?

Gilbert DE Clare started making Caerphilly castle in 1268 but it got attacked within the time of construction and so he remade the castle in 1271 and it is still standing now in Caephilly town centre.

What is family life like in Wales?

Daily life in Wales is pretty much the same as it is in England, Scotland, Ireland or any other western country.

What color skin do Welsh people have?

The native Welsh probably had skin tones ranging from a very fair shade to an almost Mediterranean shade (e.g. the Silures). Of course, Wales is more diverse today, and people of many skin colors are residents.

How many motorways are there in Wales?

There are 69 motorways in Britain and 7 in Northern Ireland a total of 76 in the UK, see related link for the list.

Is Chester in North Wales?

No, it's just inside the English border, although it has been captured and held by the Welsh at various times during past wars against the English.

What is Tuesday in Welsh?

Dydd Sul=Sunday

Dydd Llun=Monday

Dydd Mawrth=Tuesday

Dydd Mercher =Wednesday

Dydd Iau =Thursday

Dydd Gwener=Friday

Dydd Sadwrn=Saturday

How big is Spain compared with Wales?

How big is Spain compared to Montana?

Spain is 32% larger than Montana.

Spain is 504,030 km2, while Montana is 381,156 km2.

What is bigger Wales or lake Ontario?

Wales- it covers 8,023 sq.miles, whilst Lake Ontario covers 7,843 sq.miles.

Where is the oldest church in South Wales?

Llanrhychwyn Church (situated around a mile to the south of Trefriw in the Conway Valley) is claimed to be the oldest church in Wales and is said to occupy the site where Rhychwyn originally established his church in the sixth century.

What do you call People who live in Wales?

I know for a fact that people in Wales are called Welsh.

How long have people lived in Wales?

Probably since just after the end of the last ice age, around 10,000 BC. The first people in Wales were Capoids from Morocco, who went to Ireland from there in 9000 BC. They were hunter-gatherers, but also liked to look for gold. In addition, human ancestors like Homo Heidelbergensis lived in Wales far earlier. They were the common ancestors of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens.

How high is Snowdon?

Mount Snowdon is 1,085 meters high and is the highest mountain in Wales!

How many reservoirs are there in wales?

Anglesey (Ynys Mon)

Llyn Alaw - Water supply to much of north Anglesey

Llyn Cefni - Water supply to central Anglesey

Cardiff

Llanishen Reservoir - Water supply to Cardiff

Lisvane Reservoir - Water Supply to Cardiff

Carmarthenshire

Upper and Cwm Lliedi Reservoirs

Llyn Brianne

Llyn y Fan Fach

Usk Reservoir

Ceredigion

Dinas Reservoir

Teifi Pools

Llyn Teifi

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Conwy

Llyn Bodgynydd - supply for the Pandora lead mine (disused)

Llyn Brenig - part of Dee Regulation system - also in Denbighshire

Llyn Coedty - Water supply for Dolgarrog Hydroelectric station

Llyn Conwy - water supply for Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Cowlyd - water supply for Conwy and Colwyn Bay,Water supply for Dolgarrog Hydroelectric station

Llyn Crafnant - water supply for Llanrwst

Llyn Dulyn - water supply for Llandudno

Llyn Melynllyn - water supply for Llandudno

Llyn Parc - supply for the Aberllyn mine (disused)

Llyn Elsi - water supply for Betws-y-Coed (disused)

Denbighshire

Aled Isaf Reservoir

Alwen Reservoir

Cae Llwyd Reservoir

Llyn Aled

Llyn Alwen

Llyn Brenig - part of the River Dee regulation system

Llyn Celyn - part of the River Dee regulation system. Its construction caused local outrage with the flooding of a Welsh village to enable water to be supplied to England

Pendinas Reservoir

Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Nant-y-Ffrith Reservoir

Ty Mawr Reservoir

Gwynedd

Llyn Anafon - water supply for Llanfairfechan, Dwygyfylchi and Penmaenmawr

Llyn Arenig Fach

Llyn Arenig Fawr - water supply for Bala town

Llynnau Barlwyd - supply to Llechwedd slate quarry

Llyn Bodlyn - water supply to Barmouth. Also supports the rare Arctic char

Llyn Bowydd - supply to the Blaenau Ffestiniog slate quarries

Llyn Cwm Corsiog - supply for Rhosydd slate quarry (disused)

Llyn Cwellyn - water supply to Bangor and parts of south Anglesey

Marchlyn Mawr - header reservoir for the Dinorwig power station hydroelectric system.

Llyn Peris

Llyn Padarn - part of the Dinorwig hydroelectric system

Llyn Stwlan - built for the hydroelectric Ffestiniog Power Station

Llyn Trawsfynydd - built for the Maentwrog Hydroelectric Power Station

Merthyr Tydfil

Llwyn-on Reservoir

Pontsticill Reservoir, including Pentwyn Reservoir

Neath Port Talbot

Eglwys Nunydd - water supply to Corus Group steel-works at Port Talbot

Pembrokeshire

Bosherston lakes - amenity reservoir

Llys-y-Frân Reservoir

Rosebush Reservoir

Powys

Taff Fawr Reservoirs- A chain of three reservoirs supplying the Rhondda and Taff valley and Cardiff with water

Beacons Reservoir

Cantref Reservoir

Taff Fechan Reservoirs - a chain of four reservoirs also supplying the Taff valley and Cardiff with water

Upper Neaudd Reservoir

Lower Neuadd Reservoir

Doly y gaer Reservoir

Pontsticill Reservoir

Elan Valley Reservoirs - a group of reservoirs supplying Birmingham and parts of the West Midlands conurbation with drinking water

Claerwen Reservoir

Craig-goch Reservoir

Penygarreg Reservoir

Garreg-ddu Reservoir

Caban-coch Reservoir

Llyn Efyrnwy (Lake Vyrnwy) - supplies water to the Liverpool area

Talybont Reservoir

Ystradfellte Reservoir

Llyn Clywedog

Swansea

Cray reservoir

Swansea Barrage

Torfaen

Llandegfedd Reservoir

How many mountains are there in Wales?

By 'other' you need to be specific about which mountains you are thinking of, there are many mountains in Wales, the highest of which is Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park, there are also mountains in the Brecon Beacons and Central Wales

Who was the first prince of Wales?

Depends, after the Romans left, what is now called Wales was ruled over by the Kings of Britain, such as the King of Gwynedd and King of Powys.

See the question:

"Who was considered the first king of Wales." in the category "Welsh History"

What is Wales main source of income?

Tax is the main income of Wales, Income Tax on salaries, Corporation Tax on business's, Duty on fuel, tobacco and alcohol and VAT on products sold are just four examples of Tax in Wales.