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Wales
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.
1,626 Questions
Is Ryan Giggs in the Welsh national team?
No. Ryan Giggs retired from international football in 2007. Wales did not qualify for the 2014 World Cup.
Wales is the Anglo-Saxon word for foreigner or stranger.
the French and Spanish names for Wales are very similar to the old Roman word for France - 'Gaul'. In Spanish is it 'Gales' and in French it is 'Pays de Galles'.
What is the oldest bowls club in Wales?
abergavenny bowls club
first bowls club to be founded in wales in 1860
By 1600, Wales had officially been amalgamated into England as a result of the Act of Union signed by Henry VIII in 1536. It was thus considered a part of England rather than a nation in it's own right, so was ruled by the English crown- first Elizabeth I (herself one quarter Welsh), then James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth, Charles II, James II and William of Orange.
What can you do as project about Wales?
You could do about the history of the Celts or Welsh princes, the castles or lanscape, or famous Welsh people and artists/singers/actors.
There is nowhere of that name in Wales.
Do you have any further details of the place you are looking for?
Where is llandudno and colwyn bay situated?
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are on the north coast of Wales just west of Liverpool.
How did the aberfan disaster affect the local people in the long and short term?
birth rate in 1968, 2 years after the disaster, increased significantly from 14.38 to 20.80. A survey conducted by the BMJ found that the number of children killed in the disaster had been replaced and when this had occurred, the birth rate fell back down and remained similar to the pre-disaster birth rate. The replacement of dead children can leave 'the new sibling' feeling suffocated and overprotected. This an lead to schizophrenia and a number of psychological problems. Alcohol and marital problems occurred as survivors attempted to deal with the traumatic event. Families that lost fathers lost the breadwinner of the family. 49% of Aberfan survivors have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Most of the population of Aberfan were later using sedatives, but did not take them regularly
Which constituent country of Great Britain has had its capital since 1955?
It was Wales. The capital following a vote by all local councils was Cardiff with 136 votes.
Where can one find dating agencies in Wales?
There are many places where one could find dating agencies in Wales. One could check sites such as Top 10 Dating Sites for information regarding dating agencies in Wales.
