Outline of Wales
– in the United Kingdom (camel)
Enlargeable relief map of Wales
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Wales:
Wales – country that is part of the United Kingdom,[1] bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has an estimated population of three million and is officially bilingual with the Welsh and English languages having equal status. The Welsh language is an important element of Welsh culture. Its decline has reversed over recent years, with Welsh speakers estimated to be around 20% of the population of Wales.[2]
General reference
- Pronunciation:
i/ˈweɪlz/ - Etymology of "Wales"
- Common English country name(s): Wales
- Official English country name(s): Wales
- Common endonym(s): Cymru
- Official endonym(s): Cymru
- Adjectival(s): Welsh
- Demonym(s): Welsh
Geography of Wales
- Main article: Geography of Wales
- Wales is: a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
- Europe
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- British Isles
- Great Britain (the central southern part of the island's western side)
- Several other islands of Wales, the largest being Anglesey
- British Isles
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- Europe
- Extreme points of Wales
- Population of Wales: 2,999,300 (2009 estimate)
- Area of Wales: 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi)
- Atlas of Wales
Environment of Wales
- Climate of Wales
- Ecology of Wales
- Renewable energy in Wales
- Geology of Wales
- Protected areas of Wales
- Biosphere reserves in Wales
- National parks of Wales
- Wildlife of Wales
- Fauna of Wales
- Birds of Wales
- Mammals of Wales
- Fauna of Wales
Natural geographic features of Wales
- Islands of Wales
- Lakes of Wales
- Mountains of Wales
- Rivers of Wales
- South Wales Valleys
- World Heritage Sites in Wales
Regions of Wales
- Main article: Regions of Wales
Ecoregions of Wales
- Main article: Ecoregions in Wales
Administrative divisions of Wales
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Wales
Counties of Wales
Main article: Local government in Wales
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Wrexham
Preserved counties of Wales
Main article: Preserved counties of Wales
Historic counties of Wales
Main article: Historic counties of Wales
- Anglesey
- Brecknockshire
- Cardiganshire
- Caernarfonshire
- Carmarthenshire
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Glamorgan
- Merionethshire
- Monmouthshire
- Montgomeryshire
- Pembrokeshire
- Radnorshire
Former Districts of Wales
Main article: Districts of Wales
Cities of Wales
Main article: Cities of Wales
- Capital of Wales: Cardiff
- Cities of Wales
Demography of Wales
- Main article: Demographics of Wales
Government and politics of Wales
- Main article: Government of Wales and Politics of Wales
Branches of the government of Wales
Main article: Government of Wales
Executive
- Head of government: First Minister of Wales
- Welsh Government
- Wales Office (Department of UK Government) – it is primarily responsible for carrying out the few functions remaining with the Secretary of State for Wales that have not been transferred already to the National Assembly for Wales; and for securing funds for Wales as part of the annual budgetary settlement.
Legislative
Judicial
Law and order in Wales
- English law – the law currently in force in England and Wales.
- Contemporary Welsh Law
- Human rights in Wales
- Law enforcement in Wales
- Welsh law (historical)
Military
- Main article: Military of the United Kingdom
- Command
- Commander-in-chief:
- HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Commander-in-chief:
- Forces
- Military history of the United Kingdom
- Military ranks of the United Kingdom
Local government in Wales
Main article: Local government in Wales
History of Wales
- Main article: History of Wales, Timeline of the history of Wales, and Current events of Wales
History of Wales, by period
- List of years in Wales
- Prehistoric Wales
- Wales in the Roman era
- Wales in the Early Middle Ages
- Norman invasion of Wales
- Wales in the Late Middle Ages
- Wales in the Early Modern Era
- Welsh settlement in the Americas
- Modern history of Wales
History of Wales, by region
- Kingdoms of Wales
History of Wales, by subject
- List of rulers of Wales
- Welsh law (historical)
Culture of Wales
- Main article: Culture of Wales
- Cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English
- Architecture of Wales
- Cuisine of Wales
- Ethnic minorities in Wales
- Festivals in Wales
- Languages of Wales
- Media in Wales
- National symbols of Wales
- People of Wales
- Prostitution in Wales
- Public holidays in Wales
- World Heritage Sites in Wales
Art in Wales
- Art in Wales
- Cinema of Wales
- Welsh literature
- Music of Wales
- Television in Wales
- Theatre in Wales
Religion in Wales
Main article: Religion in Wales
- Buddhism in Wales
- Christianity in Wales
- Hinduism in Wales
- Islam in Wales
- Judaism in Wales
- Sikhism in Wales
Sport in Wales
- Main article: Sport in Wales
Economy and infrastructure of Wales
- Main article: Economy of Wales
- Agriculture in Wales
- Banking in Wales
- Communications in Wales
- Internet in Wales
- Companies of Wales
- Currency of Wales: Pound Sterling
- Economic history of Wales
- Energy in Wales
- Energy policy of Wales
- Oil industry in Wales
- Health care in Wales
- Mining in Wales
- United Kingdom Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Wales
- Transport in Wales
- Airports in Wales
- Rail transport in Wales
- Roads in Wales
- Water supply and sanitation in Wales
Education in Wales
- Main article: Education in Wales
See also
Main article: Wales
References
- ↑ "The Countries of the UK". statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ↑ "Welsh Language Board - Number of speakers". Byig-wlb.org.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
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