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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.

Welsh literary greats

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

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Changing the world for future generations

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.

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A year in Wales

There's a full calendar of celebrated dates in Wales throughout the year, including culture, music and sport.

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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 the six cities Wales has to offer: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids and St Asaph.

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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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Facts about Wales

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

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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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Great Welsh inventions

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

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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

Find out the essential information needed to help you travel to, in and around Wales, by road, sea and air.

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