Outline of Wales

The following outline is provided

as an overview of and topical guide
to Wales:

Wales – a country that is part of the

United Kingdom,[1] bordered by
England to its east and the Atlantic
Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It
has an estimated population of three
million and the Welsh and English
Flag of Wales Historic coat of arms of
languages are both official
Wales
languages. The Welsh language is
an important element of Welsh
culture. Its decline has reversed
over recent years, with Welsh speakers estimated to be around
20 per cent of the population of Wales.[2]

Contents
General reference
Geography of Wales
Government and politics of Wales
Location of Wales (orange)
History of Wales – in the European continent (camel &
Culture of Wales white)
– in the United Kingdom (camel)
Economy and infrastructure of Wales
Education in Wales
See also
References
External links

General reference
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪlz/ ( listen)
Etymology of "Wales"
Common English country name(s): Wales
Official English country name(s): Wales
Common endonym(s): Cymru
Official endonym(s): Cymru
Adjectival(s): Welsh
 Demonym(s): Welsh

Geography of Wales
Geography of Wales

Wales is a country that is part of the United

Kingdom.
Location
Atlantic Ocean
Northern Hemisphere
Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
Europe
Northern Europe and Western Europe Enlargeable relief map of Wales
British Isles
Great Britain (the central southern part of the island's western side)
Several other islands of Wales, the largest being Anglesey
Extreme points of Wales
Population of Wales: 2,999,300 (2009 estimate)
Area of Wales: 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi)
Atlas of Wales

Environment of Wales

Environment of Wales

Climate of Wales
Ecology of Wales
Renewable energy in Wales
Geology of Wales
Protected areas of Wales
Biosphere reserves in Wales
National parks of Wales
Wildlife of Wales
Fauna of Wales
Birds of Wales
Mammals of Wales

Natural geographic features of Wales

Islands of Wales
Lakes of Wales
 Mountains of Wales
Volcanoes in Wales
Rivers of Wales
Waterfalls of Wales
South Wales Valleys
World Heritage Sites in Wales

Regions of Wales

Regions of Wales

South West Wales

South Wales
Mid Wales
North Wales
West Wales

Ecoregions of Wales

List of ecoregions in Wales

Administrative divisions of Wales

Administrative divisions of Wales

Local government in Wales

Cities of Wales
Towns in Wales
Communities of Wales
Preserved counties of Wales
Historic counties of Wales

Local government of Wales

Local government in Wales

Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
 Gwynedd
Isle of Anglesey
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Neath Port Talbot
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan
Wrexham

Preserved counties of Wales

Preserved counties of Wales

Clwyd
Dyfed
Gwent
Gwynedd
Mid Glamorgan
Powys
South Glamorgan
West Glamorgan

Historic counties of Wales

Historic counties of Wales

Anglesey
Brecknockshire
Cardiganshire
Caernarfonshire
Carmarthenshire
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Glamorgan
Merionethshire
Monmouthshire
Montgomeryshire
Pembrokeshire
Radnorshire
Former Districts of Wales

Districts of Wales

Cities of Wales

Cities of Wales

Capital of Wales: Cardiff

Cities of Wales

Demography of Wales

Demographics of Wales

Government and politics of Wales

Politics of Wales

Form of government:
Capital of Wales: Cardiff
Elections in Wales
Political parties in Wales
Welsh nationalism

Branches of the government of Wales

Government of Wales

Executive
Head of government: First Minister of Wales
Welsh Government
Wales Office (Department of UK Government) – it is primarily responsible for carrying out the
few functions remaining with the Secretary of State for Wales that have not been transferred
already to the Senedd; and for securing funds for Wales as part of the annual budgetary
settlement.
Secretary of State for Wales

Legislative
Senedd (the Welsh Parliament; Senedd Cymru) (devolved unicameral)

Judicial
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Courts of England and Wales
Law and order in Wales
English law – the law currently in force in England and Wales.
Contemporary Welsh Law
Human rights in Wales
LGBT rights in Wales
Law enforcement in Wales
Welsh law (historical)

Military

Military of the United Kingdom

Command
Commander-in-chief:
Queen Elizabeth II
Forces
British Army
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Military history of the United Kingdom
Military ranks of the United Kingdom

Local government in Wales

Local government in Wales

History of Wales
History of Wales

Timeline of Welsh history

Bibliography of Welsh history
Current events of Wales

History of Wales, by period

List of years in Wales
Prehistoric Wales
Wales in the Roman era
Wales in the Early Middle Ages
Norman invasion of Wales
Wales in the Late Middle Ages
Wales in the Early Modern Era
 Welsh settlement in the Americas
Modern history of Wales

History of Wales, by region

Kingdoms of Wales
Brycheiniog
Kingdom of Ceredigion
Deheubarth
Kingdom of Dyfed
Ergyng
Kingdom of Gwent
Kingdom of Gwynedd
Glywysing
Powys
Powys Wenwynwyn
Powys Fadog
Seisyllwg

History of Wales, by subject

List of rulers of Wales
Welsh law (historical)

Culture of Wales
Culture of Wales

Cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English

Architecture of Wales
Cadw properties
Castles in Wales
Cathedrals in Wales
Country houses in Wales
Hill forts in Wales
Listed buildings in Wales
Monastic houses in Wales
National Trust properties in Wales
Cuisine of Wales
Ethnic minorities in Wales
Festivals in Wales
Languages of Wales
Welsh English
Welsh language
 History of the Welsh language
Welsh placenames
Media in Wales
National symbols of Wales
Coat of arms of Wales
Flag of Wales
National anthem of Wales
People of Wales
Prostitution in Wales
Public holidays in Wales
World Heritage Sites in Wales

Art in Wales
Art in Wales
Cinema of Wales
Welsh literature
Welsh-language literature
Welsh literature in English
Music of Wales
Television in Wales
Theatre in Wales

Religion in Wales

Religion in Wales

Buddhism in Wales
Christianity in Wales
Evangelical Movement of Wales
Hinduism in Wales
Islam in Wales
Judaism in Wales
Sikhism in Wales

Sport in Wales

Sport in Wales

Boxing in Wales
Cricket in Wales
Football in Wales
Rugby league in Wales
Rugby union in Wales
Economy and infrastructure of Wales
Economy of Wales

Economic rank (by nominal GDP):

Agriculture in Wales
Banking in Wales
Communications in Wales
Internet in Wales
Companies of Wales
Currency of Wales: Pound Sterling
Economic history of Wales
Energy in Wales
Energy policy of Wales
Oil industry in Wales
Health care in Wales
Mining in Wales
United Kingdom Stock Exchange
Tourism in Wales
Transport in Wales
Airports in Wales
Rail transport in Wales
Roads in Wales
Water supply and sanitation in Wales
Welsh Automotive Forum

Education in Wales
Education in Wales

Primary Education in Wales

Secondary Education in Wales

See also
Wales

List of basic geography topics

References
1. "The Countries of the UK" (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/uk_countries.asp).
statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
2. "Welsh Language Board - Number of speakers" (https://web.archive.org/web/201005240105
05/http://www.byig-wlb.org.uk/English/welshlanguage/Pages/WhoaretheWelshspeakersWh
 eredotheylive.aspx). Byig-wlb.org.uk. Archived from the original (http://www.byig-wlb.org.uk/
English/welshlanguage/Pages/WhoaretheWelshspeakersWheredotheylive.aspx) on 24 May
2010. Retrieved 19 June 2010.

External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Wales

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