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Information about WALES It is said that the European Celts, who arrived just after 600 BC, brought the popular Welsh attributes of eloquence, warmth and imagination. Although Cardiff boasts most of Wales' national institutions, including the National Museum, the appeal of a visit lies outside the towns where the country's development is framed in wonderful scenery. The backbone of the Cambrian Mountains terminates in the soaring peaks of Snowdonia National Park and the angular ridges of the Brecon Beacons; both are superb walking country, as is the Pembrokeshire Coast in the southwest Needless to say, you can partake in all manner of outdoor pursuits here and facilities are modern and plentiful. The one thing that marks Wales out so distinctly from the rest of Britain is the survival of Welsh as a living language. Welsh is an Indo-European language, from a Celtic offshoot with a Latin influence. The language was fully developed by the 6th century, and is one of the oldest in Europe. Border town Hay-on-Wye has sloping lanes, Norman and Jacobean ruins, a market-town buzz and the world's largest collection of second-hand bookstores as well as a literary festival of growing renown. The eisteddfod is a thoroughly Welsh institution that tends to leave the non-Welsh mystified. The word means a gathering of bards and an number are held throughout the year and all are welcome. In many ways, Wales is just what you picture it to be: rolling moorlands, glaciated mountain areas, male-voice choirs, tongue-twisting place names, Rugby Union, romantic castles and old mining towns. However, with its new assembly and devolved power, it is buzzing with eager expectation. it is a place where history is living and traditions, including the Welsh language, are fighting for their future and its strange mix of diehard tradition and New World sophistication is one of Wales' greatest assets.
 

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BURWELL
CAMBOURNE
CAMBRIDGE
CHATTERIS
COMBERTON
COTTENHAM
ELSWORTH
ELY
GODMANCHESTER
GREAT SHELFORD
HAUXTON
HISTON
KIMBOLTON
KINGSTON
KIRTON
LEMESÓS
LENZING
LITTLE EVERSDEN
MARCH
NAXXAR
NO EXISTE CIUDAD
OUTWELL
PETERBOROUGH
SAWSTON
ST. IVES
ST. NEOTS
STAMFORD
WEST WICKHAM
WHITTLESEY
WIMBLINGTON
WIMBLINGTON
WISBECH
WOODHURST
YAXLEY
COUNTY DUBLIN
CLOGHRAN
ABERDEENSHIRE
FRASERBURGH
OLDMELDRUM
AVON
BACKWELL
BADMINTON
BATH
BRISTOL
CLEVEDON
CLIFTON
CONGRESBURY
FILTON
HANHAM
HIGH LITTLETON
HORFIELD
NAILSEA
PENSFORD
 


UNITED KINGDOM

General Information
Capital: Cardiff
Area: 20,779 km2
Population: 2,937,000
Electricity: 240V
IDD: +44
Emergency number: 999
Timezone: GMT (+1 Hr MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: English, Welsh

Government
Government: Government: Autonomous; Head of government: First Secretary Rhodri Morgan since 2000

Religion
Religion: Anglican, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, and others

Health
Health: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Hepatitis B

Currency
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP) 1.00 = 100 Pence

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: GBP 1.00 = USD 1.6 = EUR 1.52 = CHF 2.23

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 48 km/h, Outside Cities: 80/97 km/h, Motorways: 113 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the left. Minimum age 17 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory.

Driving License
Driving License: International license

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1/2 New Year's Holidays, Good Friday (variable), Easter Monday (variable), 1st Mon in May May Day, last Mon in May Spring Holiday, last Mon in Aug Summer Holiday, Dec 25/26 Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Climate
Climate: Wales tends to be wetter than England, with slightly less sunshine. The coastal areas, however, can be very warm in summer. Conditions in upland areas can be dangerous and changeable at all times of the year

Temperatures
Temperatures:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
A457912151617141186
P181413131313141516161718
S54821151831992081981791371056243

A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 54 00 N, 2 00 W

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Generally Mon-Sat: 09.00-17.30, but in many larger cities Sunday shopping is possible.

 







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