WALES Wales is a land of beautiful nature, rich culture and amazing architecture.

General Facts Area: 20,760 sq km (8,015 sq miles) Population: 2,798,200 Languages: English (100%), Welsh (20%) Capital City: Cardiff National Motto: Cymru am Byth ("Wales for Ever")

The Welsh Flag The origins of the Red Dragon flag, or "y Draig Goch" could date back to the Roman period. The dragon was used by Roman military. After the Romans left, the Red Dragon remained as a key emblem of Wales.

Traditional food Laverbread - local eggs and bacon combined with the more unusual ingredients. Afternoon tea can be served with Bara Brith ( a fruit bread) or Welsh cakes. The traditional meat for dinner in the evening  is Welsh Lamb or for a snack Welsh Rarebit.

Petticoat: alsószoknya Shawl: kendő Apron: kötény “The costume regarded as national dress is based on clothing worn by Welsh countrywomen during the early nineteenth century, namely a striped flannel petticoat, bedgown, with an apron, shawl and tall hat" Bedgown : hálóing Petticoat: alsószoknya Shawl: kendő Apron: kötény

Lovespoons The giving and receiving of lovespoons between lovers, friends and family is a Welsh custom Traditionally a lovespoon was a wooden spoon carved by a young man and presented to the woman he loved Today lovespoons are very popular and used to mark and celebrate many occasions such as births, christenings, weddings, anniversaries and retirement..

Welsh Christmas traditions Plygain - singing from 3-6am on Christmas Day Taffy making on Christmas eve Mari Lwyd - the grey mare that brings good luck

St. David’s day St David’s day is commemorated by the wearing of daffodils or leeks on the 1st of March.

Wales is home to some of Europe's finest surviving examples of medieval castle construction: Chepstow castle Beaumaris castle

Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon is the ancient capital of Wales, where the British monarch’s eldest son is traditionally crowned Prince of Wales

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF WALES

1, SNOWDON mountains, Snowdonia National Park www.galenfrysinger.com

2, Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall

3, Wrexham Steeple

4, Overton Yew Trees

5, St. Winifred´s Well

6, Llangollen Bridge

7, Gresford Bells

Anglo-Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas is famous throughout the literary world. 1914-1953