Welsh place names in other countries

Welsh place names in other countries is a list of placenames in countries outside of Wales which are named after places in Wales, or derived from the Welsh language, or are known to be named after a Welsh person.

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Argentina

Australia

Canada

England

Jamaica

Welsh settlers arrived on the island, most notably the infamous Welsh governor, Henry Morgan, and influenced placenames.[2]

Nepal

New Zealand

United States

See also

References

  1. Captain Cook's Journal: Preface, The University of Adelaide eBooks. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  2. Dr. Rebecca Tortello, The People Who Came, The Gleanor, June 7, 2004. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  3. The Quakers of Dolgellau, BBC North West Wales, 17 January 2008. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  4. 4.0 4.1 0966e Gwefan Cymru-Catalonia, The Wales Catalonia website. Retrieved 2012-01-14.

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