Facts about Wales

Technically, Wales is a principality. This means that it is ruled by a prince. Traditionally the Prince of Wales is the eldest son of the English monarch.

Wales is about the size of Massachusetts

Motto:	Cymru am byth (Wales for ever)
Flag:	Red dragon on a green and white field.
National Day:	1 March
Area:	20,779 sq km
Population:	2,918,700 (2002)
Capital City:	Cardiff (Caerdydd)
Major Cities:	Cardiff, Swansea (Abertawe) and Newport (Casnewydd)
Official Language:	English and Welsh
Nationality :	Welsh and British Find out more
Anthem (Song):	Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers)
Main religions:	Anglicanism, Methodism
Currency:	Pound Sterling (£)
Highest point:	Snowdon 1085 metres (3559 ft)
Longest river:	Towy (Tywi) 103 km (64 miles)
Largest Lake:	Bala (4.4 sq km)
Official Animal	Dragon