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Which film earned Sir Anthony Hopkins his first Oscar?
Which film earned Sir Anthony Hopkins his first Oscar?
Wales is known for having the longest place name in Europe.
Wales is known for having the longest place name in Europe.
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What is the name of the first day of winter in Wales?
What is the name of the first day of winter in Wales?
Calan Gaeaf
Wales is bordered by the __________ to the north and west.
Wales is bordered by the __________ to the north and west.
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Match the following features or events with their descriptions:
Match the following features or events with their descriptions:
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Which is the tallest mountain in Wales?
Which is the tallest mountain in Wales?
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The national flowers of Wales are the rose and the daffodil.
The national flowers of Wales are the rose and the daffodil.
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What is the capital city of Wales?
What is the capital city of Wales?
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Wales is located in the __________ part of Great Britain.
Wales is located in the __________ part of Great Britain.
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What is celebrated on March 1st in Wales?
What is celebrated on March 1st in Wales?
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Match the following cities in Wales with their populations:
Match the following cities in Wales with their populations:
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The longest river in Wales is called the River Towy.
The longest river in Wales is called the River Towy.
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Who was Sir George Everest?
Who was Sir George Everest?
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Study Notes
Wales Geography and Demographics
- Wales is located in the southwestern part of Great Britain.
- Population: 3,200,000
- Official languages: English and Welsh
- Capital city: Cardiff (largest city)
- Area: 20,782 square kilometers
Welsh Culture and Heritage
- National anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers)
- National floral emblems: Leek and daffodil
- Largest island: Anglesey
- Number of cities: 7
- Largest city: Cardiff (population 350,000)
- Second largest city: Swansea (population 170,000)
- Third largest city: Newport (population 131,000)
- Other cities (population): Wrexham (45,000), Bangor (17,000), St. Asaph (3,500), St. Davids (1,350)
- Longest river: River Tywi (also called Towy) - 120 km
- Highest mountain: Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - 1,085m
- Patron saint of Wales: Saint David
- St. David's Day: Celebrated on March 1st, the date of Saint David's death in 589 AD
- Welsh dish: Cawl (cawl Cymreig/walijska zupa) - a soup made of lamb or beef, leeks, potatoes, swedes, carrots, and other seasonal vegetables.
- Welsh rarebit (or Welsh rabbit): Dish of hot cheese sauce, often with ale, mustard, or Worcestershire sauce, served on toasted bread
Welsh Nationhood and Figures
- Flag: The Wales flag, or Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch), meaning 'the red dragon'.
- Sir George Everest: Welsh surveyor responsible for surveying the meridian arc of India from 1806 to 1841.
- Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins: World-renowned Welsh actor and Oscar winner.
- Longest place name in Europe: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, a village in Anglesey.
- Castles per square mile: Wales is believed to have more castles per square mile than any other area in the world.
Modern Wales
- Calan Gaeaf: The first day of winter in Wales, observed on November 1.
- Cambrian Mountains: Largest mountains in Wales
- National Eisteddfod: Largest cultural festival in Europe.
- National Sport: Rugby
- Geographic Border: Bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west.
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Test your knowledge on the geography and demographics of Wales, as well as its rich culture and heritage. This quiz covers key facts about Wales' population, landmarks, and traditions, including the significance of its national symbols and celebrations.
