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Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers )

Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers )

Motto: Cymru am byth (Our country forever)
Capital: …
Other major towns: Swansea, Newport, Wrexham
Official Languages: … English
Government: … Government
Area: 20,780km2
Population: 3,006,430
Population density: 145 persons per square kilometer
Patron Saint: St David
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)

Facts

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The national flag is the Red Dragon. No one knows

The national flag is the Red Dragon. No one knows for

sure how the red dragon came to become a symbol. Its origin is now lost in history and myths. It was officially recognised as national flag in 1959.

Flag

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The National Symbol Wales has got two national symbols. These

The National Symbol

Wales has got two national symbols.
These are the

daffodil and the leek.

They are both connected to the Patron Saint.
Today each year on St. David's Day the leek is worn in the cap badges of every soldier in every regiment.

But outside the army, many other people have substituted the leek by the daffodil, perhaps because it looks more attractive and certainly smells a lot better.
The daffodil is also associated with St. David's Day, due to the fact that it breaks into blossom on that day. Interesting to note that one of the many names for a daffodil is "Cenhinen Bedr" which means "Peter's leek".

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St. David is the patron saint. He was a monk

St. David is the patron saint.
He was a monk who

lived on bread, water, herbs and leeks and died on March 1, 589 A. D.
March 1st,St.David’s Day is
Now a national day.
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It is a country that is a part of the

It is a country that is a part of the United

Kingdom (UK).
Constitutionally, the UK is a parliamentary monarchy. In the House of Commons - the lower house of the UK government – it is represented by 40 Member of Parliament (of 646) from constituencies.

Government

The head of the UK is the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Royal Badge

Royal Badge

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In 1301 Edward I of England made his eldest son

In 1301 Edward I of England made his eldest son Prince

of …. This tradition has been kept until present day and in 1969 such a ceremony took place again. The Queen made her eldest son, Charles, Prince of …at Caernarfon castle.
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Landscapes It is a generally mountainous country. The highest mountain

Landscapes

It is a generally mountainous country. The highest mountain is Snowdon

(1085 m.)

The Dee River, with its headwaters in Bala Lake, the largest natural lake.

Numerous smaller rivers cover the south, including the Usk, Wye, Teifi, and Towy.

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There are three National Parks, they are protected by law.

There are three National Parks, they are protected by law. The

most famous of the parks is Snowdonia in the north west.
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It has a changeable, maritime climate and is one of

It has a changeable, maritime climate and is one of the

wettest countries in Europe. Weather is often cloudy, wet and windy, with warm summers and mild winters.
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The coasts and surrounding islands are home to colonies of

The coasts and surrounding islands are home to colonies of gannets,

Manx shearwater, puffins, kittiwakes, shags and razorbills.
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The Red Kite is a national symbol of wildlife.

The Red Kite is a national symbol of wildlife.

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The national costume of women is a red cloak, a

The national costume of women is a red cloak, a long

skirt, an apron and a high black hat. The men don’t have a national costume.
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SIGHTS Performers in traditional Māori clothing

SIGHTS
Performers in traditional Māori clothing

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SIGHTS Cook Islands Beach – one of the most popular places for the rest

SIGHTS

Cook Islands Beach – one of the most popular places

for the rest
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The people are fond of folk music, singing, poetry and

The people are fond of folk music, singing, poetry and drama.


Every year an international festival called Eisteddfod is held. It is a festival of culture. People come from all over the world to recite poetry, sing and dance in this colourful competition.
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Traditions A favourite souvenir for the tourists is a love

Traditions

A favourite souvenir for the tourists is a love spoon.
They

are made of wood and are very beautifully carved.
Originally, they were made by young men as a love taken for their sweethearts. There are many different designs demonstrating the skill and love. Traditionally, the spoons were carved from one piece of wood and had a number of symbols such as hearts(for love), bells (for the hoped –for wedding), a horseshoe (for luck), a dragon (for protection).
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Some traditional dishes include rarebit, lamb, laverbread, leek stew, bara

Some traditional dishes include rarebit, lamb, laverbread, leek stew, bara brith

(speckled bread), Teisen lap (fruit cake) and the famous cakes.
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Sport Population enjoy their traditional sports like football and rugby…

Sport

Population enjoy their traditional sports like football and rugby…

…but also love

taking part in some more unusual activities.
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NEW WORLD

NEW WORLD

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COAT OF ARMS Anthem: God, Defend…

COAT OF ARMS

Anthem: God, Defend…

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NATIONAL SYMBOLS Kiwi Silver Fern Languages: English, Maori

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Kiwi
Silver Fern

Languages: English, Maori

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WELLINGTON – THE CAPITAL

WELLINGTON – THE CAPITAL

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AUCKLAND - THE LARGEST CITY

AUCKLAND - THE LARGEST CITY

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HEADS OF STATE Queen Elizabeth II Governor-General Prime-Minister Annand Satyanandi John Key

HEADS OF STATE

Queen Elizabeth II Governor-General Prime-Minister
Annand Satyanandi John Key

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SIGHTS Aoraki-Mount Cook - the highest mountain

SIGHTS

Aoraki-Mount Cook - the highest mountain

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SIGHTS White Island – one of the active volcano

SIGHTS

White Island – one of the active volcano

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SIGHTS Laketaupo – the largest lake in the country

SIGHTS

Laketaupo – the largest lake in the country

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ROYAL COAT OF ARMS Languages: English and French Motto: A

ROYAL COAT OF ARMS

Languages:
English
and French

Motto: A mari usque

ad mare (From sea to sea)
Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"
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NATIONAL SYMBOLS Maple Tree Eurasian Beaver Moose RCMP (Royal Mounted Police)

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Maple Tree

Eurasian Beaver

Moose

RCMP (Royal

Mounted Police)
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OFFICIAL NATIONAL SPORTS hockey in the winter lacrosse in the summer

OFFICIAL NATIONAL SPORTS

hockey in the winter

lacrosse in the summer

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HEADS OF STATE Monarch Governor-General Prime-Minister Queen Elizabeth II David

HEADS OF STATE

Monarch Governor-General Prime-Minister
Queen Elizabeth II David Johnston Stephen Harper 

Government - Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
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Political Capital

Political Capital

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Financial capital The largest city The most multicultural city in

Financial capital
The largest city
The most multicultural city in the world
The capital

of English culture
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THE LARGEST CITIES. Montreal The oldest city The capital of

THE LARGEST CITIES. Montreal

The oldest city
The capital of French

culture, fashion and high technologies
The 2nd french-speaking city after Paris
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THE LARGEST CITIES

THE LARGEST CITIES

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SIGHTS. Great Lakes А сollection of freshwater lakes located on

SIGHTS. Great Lakes

А сollection of freshwater lakes located on the border
Consist

of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
Form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total surface and volume
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SIGHTS. The Niagara Falls Voluminous water falls on the Niagara River

SIGHTS. The Niagara Falls

Voluminous water falls on the Niagara River

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