This is Wales
Welcome to Wales! It's a country with a warm heart, a rich history, and an exciting future.
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A passion for learning
Universities in Wales provide education for thousands of international students each year and offer a range of courses in many locations.
Helping new talent take the stage
Find out how The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama helps its international students feel at home in Wales.
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Team Cymru 2022
Building a Rainbow Wall in Wales
Tracy Brown, member of the Rainbow Wall, tells us about the future of diversity within Welsh football.
Hey world!
Croeso — welcome to Wales. We’re getting ready for a party, and you’re invited
Wales’ long relationship with the round ball
We've come a long way from the days when our national football team included a miner and a chimney sweep.
The other club in Wrexham that welcomes the whole world
Meet Bellevue FC: an award winning, multi-ethnic and inclusion-specific football team
The other club in Wrexham that welcomes the whole world
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Celebrating Wales, and Welshness!
Wales celebrates St David’s Day on 1 March
Celebrating Welsh icons
What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.
Land of my fathers: Wales’ national anthem
Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.
Facts about Wales
Find out about the population, climate, symbols, national anthem and more interesting facts about Wales.
Cities in Wales
Find out more about what cities Wales have to offer: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids, St Asaph and Wrexham.
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Bro a byd - Wales and the world
Crossing the Atlantic: the links between America and Wales
The Welsh were among the first to settle in the USA and Canada in the late seventeenth century, and the links between Wales and North America are still strong.
Patagonia: a small slice of Wales in South America
The incredible tale of why 150 people set up a remote Welsh settlement in South America.
Close connections across the water
Learn about the ties that bind us - the shared history between Wales and France.
The cultural links between Wales and Japan
There are strong links between Wales and Japan, from arts and culture to sport and business
National treasures – get to know these Welsh celebrities
Meet our national treasures: Welsh celebrities and famous people
Living in a devolved nation
How is modern Wales governed - learn about the Welsh Government and our Senedd (parliament)
How we found our perfect practice
Find out how a couple of doctors are enjoying both professional and family life after relocating to South Wales.
Fighting the threat of cyber crime
Discover how Airbus and Cardiff University have teamed up to fight cyber crime in the UK.
The National Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest music and poetry festival
Explore our shores
Gazing to the Welsh heavens
With three protected International Dark Sky Places within its borders, Wales is now one of the top destinations in the world for stargazing.
An introduction to the Wales Coast Path
Celebrating the Wales Coast Path
Castle country
Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world.
Introducing the National Forest for Wales
Learn about the benefits a National Forest will bring to the landscape and people of Wales.
A question of balance
A scenic commute, surfing after work and weekend festivals make it possible to find the perfect work-life balance in Wales.
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A thriving enterprise
Find out about Wales' rich history of innovation and the thriving culture of enterprise.
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The new black gold
Find out how award-winning coffee is helping to regenerate the Welsh town of Ammanford.
Heart of the nation
Former National Poet Ifor ap Glyn explains how language is at the heart of Welsh daily life.
A clean slate for motoring
Find out how the eco-friendly Riversimple Rasa aims to revolutionise Welsh car manufacturing and change the way we drive.
Around 19% of Wales has official Dark Sky status – perfect for stargazing
The race to zero waste
Putting environment and sustainability at the top of the Welsh agenda.
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This is Wales
Welcome to Wales! It's a country with a warm heart, a rich history, and an exciting future.
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