Слайд 2WALES
Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England
to the east and by the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to the west.
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Wales is a country of hills and mountains, with deep rivers and valleys.
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Wales is not a very large country with a population of about three
million people. There are two official languages in Wales - English and Welsh.
Слайд 5PEOPLE IN WALES
About 20% of the people in Wales speak Welsh and their
children learn it in Welsh schools.
Слайд 6SNOWDON
The highest mountain of Wales is Snowdon.
Слайд 7THE LARGEST CITIES
The largest cities in the south of Wales are Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. The
greatest concentration of people lives in these cities.
Слайд 8CARDIFF
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. It is the main seaport
and industrial centre. Cardiff has been the capital since 1955.
Слайд 9CARDIFF
Cardiff is the largest media center in the UK outside London .
Слайд 10CARDIFF
The town has a castle Romans, modern shopping center , the cathedral and
the university.
Слайд 11PRINCE CHARLES
Prince Charles became the Prince of Wales in 1969.
Слайд 12THE LAND OF CASTLES
Wales is "the land of castles». The Normans were the
first to build castles here.
Слайд 13THE LAND OF SONGS
Wales is often called "the land of song". The Welsh
people are fond of poetry, singing folk songs. There are a lot of choirs in Wales.
Слайд 14 EISTEDDFOD
Wales is famous for Eisteddfod. It is the largest and oldest festival of
Welsh culture, which is held every year in different areas of Wales.
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Wales is famous for its production of coal and steel. Wales is an
important centre for electronics production.
Слайд 16AGRICULTURE
The main agricultural activities are sheep, cattle rearing, and dairy farming.
Слайд 17ST. DAVID
St. David is the Patron Saint of Wales. March 1st is St. David's
Day. It is the national holiday of Wales and has been celebrated since the 12th century.
Слайд 18NATIONAL SYMBOLS
Wales has two national symbols — the daffodil and the leek.
Слайд 19FLAG OF WALES
Flag of Wales is a red dragon on white and green
background.
Слайд 20RUGBY
The most popular sport in Wales is rugby.
Слайд 21NATIONAL PARKS
There are three beautiful National Parks and four protected areas in
Wales.
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Wales is very interesting country. It attracts many tourists from all over the
world.