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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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In what part of north Wales is snowdon?

It is in the northeastern part of the northern part of Wales

What happened to Catrin ferch Owain Glyndwr?

I believe that she was sent a nunnery, and told nothing of her ancestry - dying there decades later.

Who first discovered Wales?

The caveman named Ug, after the Ice Age ... ye i think it was him.

What is the best season to visit Wales?

Probably the summer, if you want to take in the scenery, as you are more likely to get good weather in the mountainous regions then.

What is the difference between duke of edinburg and prince of wales?

The Duke of Edinburgh is the Queen's husband. The Prince of Wales is her son. Also, Edinburgh is in Scotland and Wales is... well, in Wales.

How were blue stones transported from wales to Stonehenge?

This is a puzzle that many archaeologists and historians are still trying to work out. The stones were moved before the invention of the wheel, prior to which the main method of transporting hugely heavy weights was on log rollers. This is the only way that anyone can yet think of as to how they got from Wales to where they are now, but if so, it must have taken a massive amount of effort, planning and determination on the part of the builders of Stonehenge.

Who was the king of Wales in 1364?

The English King Edward III was also King of Wales, and he was king in 1364.

What is the history of the capital of Wales?

Wales did not have an official capital before 1955. There were a number of places that had a claim to this title - St. David's (as an ecclesiastical centre and home of Wales's first cathedral), Carnarvon (the site of the investiture of the Prince of Wales), Aberystwyth (as a neutral, middle town boasting the National Library of Wales) or Machynlleth (seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404). Much political wrangling ensued,with debates in Parliament over which town should have the honour.

In the end, and to decide the matter, an official ballot was organised between the members of the Welsh local authorities. The results, declared on July 2, 1954, found that Cardiff had won 136 votes, Caernarfon took just 11 and Aberystwyth had only four. Local authorities representing more than two million people (around 85% of the Principality's total population) had opted for Cardiff. Cardiff's position was finally confirmed in a written statement to the House of Commons by the Minister for Welsh Affairs Gwilym Lloyd George, son of David Lloyd George, on Tuesday 20 December 1955.

Is the surname Ragless Welsh?

Sorry, the House of Names website has no listing for this surname.

When did Wales join England?

The principality was brought under English control in 1284 when the Statute of Rhuddlan was enacted, the remaining Welsh territory was administered under the Marcher Lords until the Laws in Wales acts of 1536 (and 1542) were passed making England and Wales a single legal state. Sometimes referred to as the Act of Union between England and Wales similar to the Scottish/English Act although the naming of it as such is unofficial and didn't occur until the 20th century.

How long does it take to send mail from Wales to England?

Wales and England are both part of the United Kingdom (along with Scotland and Northern Ireland) so in theory any item was posted First Class should reach any other destination within the United Kingdom by the next day.

How long did it take for England to gain control of Wales?

It took England the better part of two centuries to gain control of Wales. Part of the reason it took so long was that England did not try to make the take over in a single campaign. It was a stop and go procedure as England was involved in various other wars.

Who are the Welsh?

The Welsh are the people (and language) of Wales, the country in central western Great Britain. Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom.

Who was responsible for the Aberfan disaster?

The National Coal Board was responsible for the Aberfan disaster. Its chairman, Lord Robens, took the blame for making misleading statements. However, in 1958, the tip had been sited on a known stream (as shown on earlier Ordnance Survey maps) and had previously suffered several minor slips. Its instability was known both to colliery management and to tip workers, but very little was done about it. Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council and the National Union of Mineworkers were cleared of any wrongdoing.

The Tribunal found that repeated warnings about the dangerous condition of the tip had been ignored, and that colliery engineers at all levels had concentrated only on conditions underground. In one passage, the Report noted:

We found that many witnesses … had been oblivious of what lay before their eyes. It did not enter their consciousness. They were like moles being asked about the habits of birds

Is Wales a country of Europe?

Yes, Wales is a country in Europe. It's one of three countries that make up Great Britain along with England and Scotland, and one of four that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

What is the capital of Wales?

Cardiff (Caerdydd, in Welsh) has been the capital of Wales since 1955.

Who is the current leader of Wales?

The First Minister of the Welsh Assembly is Rhodri Morgan. As Wales is a part of the United Kingdom, current British Prime Minister devolves his authority, but not his responsibility, to is the First Minister of Wales.

What is the longest place name in Wales and where is this village?

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

or in english

St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave

What year do social care workers have to legally register with social care wales?

They register as soon as they're qualified. Until they've passed their final exams they cannot legally carry out the practice of being a social worker. Additionally - they cannot be employed as a social worker until they are pass a DBS check.

How are the cultural identites of Scotland and Wales related to that of England?

They have the same basic cultural background s based on their historic ties. However, the Celtic regions have strived to bring about great acceptance of their own history, languages and historic cultures that are not replicated in England

How do you pronounce the Welsh name for grandmother?

Its Mam-gu and its pronounced "mam (as in lamb) gee"