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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.
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When was North Wales Quarrymen's Union created?
North Wales Quarrymen's Union was created on 1864-04-27.
Why is north wales an upland area?
North Wales is mainly upland because of the hard rock wich is built up on top of ach other (this is called Igneous rock), this is because of the hard rock does not wear away as easy as the soft rock (which is normally Sedimantary).
it holds 900,000 sheep and each sheep takes up 3 square meters so that is 900,000 times 3 equals 2,700,000 meters squared.
What is the meaning of the dragon in Wales?
The dragon has been depicted on the Welsh banner since at least the departure of the Roman legions and is the official emblem of Wales and was derived from the Great Red Serpent that once represented the old Welsh god Dewi. In 1901 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II also approved that 'the existing red dragon badge, which was appointed as a Royal Badge for Wales over one-hundred-and-fifty years ago, should be honourably augmented by enclosing it in a scroll carrying the words Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN (roughly translated means the Red Dragon inspires action.) This motto was is in green lettering on a white background and surmounting it a Royal Crown. The dragon officially became the symbol of Wales in 1959.
What is the Welsh 'am byth' in English?
"Forever" is an English equivalent of the Welsh "am byth."
The Welsh phrase is used in the country's national motto: "Cymru am byth." The Welsh word "Cymru" is a noun that means "Wales." An English equivalent of Wales' motto is "Wales forever!"
When is the feast of Rhiannon celebrated in Ireland and Wales?
They are celebrated in both countries on March 4.
Why was there a war in Wales in 1277?
The war in Wales was referred to as the Edwardian Conquest of Wales. Edward I of England defeated and annexed the last remaining independent Welsh principalities.
What was Wales like in the 1500s?
they ate lots of dairy products because most people from wales in 1000 ad owned farms and when the animal was old enough they killed it to eat
What is the best selling Gluten free beer?
Lakefront Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin sells a great gluten-free beer called New Grist.
From their website...
Lakefront Brewery has launched a one-of-a-kind beer brewed without wheat or barley. New Grist from Lakefront Brewery is the first beverage of its kind that can be enjoyed by those with Celiac Disease.
New Grist is brewed from sorghum, hops, water, rice and gluten-free yeast grown on molasses. These ingredients are carefully combined to form a crisp, refreshing "session ale" brewed for those with Celiac Disease and anyone with an appreciation for great tasting, handmade beer.
New Grist is the first beer brewed without malted barley or gluten-containing products to be authorized by the U.S. Government. Each batch brewed at Lakefront's Milwaukee headquarters is tested for gluten prior to fermentation, before being bottled and shipped. New Grist is currently available nationwide in six packs of 12-ounce bottles.
To learn more about this and other great craft beers from brewers in the Midwestern United States, visit the website MidwestMicroBrews at www.midwestmicrobrews.com
Cheers!
Anheuser-Busch makes a gluten free beer named "Redbridge," which is widely available.
Where is Finance Wales located?
"Finance Wales has locations throughout Wales. Two of these locations is Oakleigh House, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DQ and St David�۪s House, New Road, Newtown, SY16 1RB."
Is Wales a big or small country?
It's considered quite a small country in relation to the other countries within the UK. Northern Ireland is the smallest country, but if we just take into account Great Britain then Wales would be the smallest.
What was the ancient capital of Wales?
Some say that Machynlleth in Powys used to be the old capital of Wales in the time of Owain Glyndwr, but some say that Dolgellau in Gwynedd used to be.
Where do the majority of people in Wales live Near the coast up mountains etc?
The majority of people in Wales live near to the coast. South East Wales has the large cities - Cardiff, Swansea and the valleys to the north of these cities are also relatively heavily populated. In the North and mid-wales majority of large towns are on the coast. North East Wales has the largest town - Wrexham - this is on the border with England and therefore isn't on the coast!
Are the Welsh the true british?
Yes indeed. There are transcripts written by the Romans who refer to the Welsh Druids. These fought against the invasion of Cesar and others and eventually were forced to escape to Anglsey to regroup and plan their next assault. The Romans followed then and slaughter hundreds of people in an attempt to stop the Welsh retaliating
Priscilla White was born in the Scotland Road area of Liverpool, England, during World War II, to a Protestant father and a Catholic mother. I believe they were of Irish origin.
