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Discover more about Wales from its history and national identity to its celebrated icons - Dylan Thomas and Roald Dahl.  Learn about how Wales is making the world better, and why it's a great place to study, work, and live.
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Welsh literary greats

Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.

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Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Wales' Well-being of Future Generations Act is the first law in the world that addresses global problems like climate change, poverty health and inequalities. Commissioner Sophie Howe tells us more.

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Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar

There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.

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Money matters

Find out the facts about currency, making money and the cost of living in Wales.

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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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Study at Welsh universities

Universities in Wales provide education for thousands of international students each year and offer a range of courses in many locations.

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  • Education
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Facts about Wales

Find out about the population, climate, symbols, national anthem and more interesting facts about Wales.

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Great Welsh inventions

Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries.

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What’s in a name?

Discover the origins and meanings of some of Wales' unique place names.

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Find your bearings

Get to know Wales with a guide to the Welsh geography.

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Castle country

Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

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Take me there

You can get to Wales by train, plane, car or even by boat.

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