Wales
:For alternate meanings, see Wales (disambiguation)
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:For an explanation of often confusing terms like (Great) Britain, United Kingdom and England see British Isles (terminology) .
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Great - Britain - United Kingdom - England - British Isles (terminology)
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Wales (Welsh: Cymru
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Welsh - IPA - United Kingdom - England - Scotland - Northern Ireland - Great Britain - Bristol Channel - St George's Channel - Irish Sea
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The term Principality of Wales, in Welsh, Tywysogaeth Cymru, is often used, although the Prince of Wales has no role in the governance of Wales and this term is unpopular among some. Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when it was conquered by King Edward I of England. The capital of Wales since 1955 has been Cardiff, although Caernarfon is the location where the Prince of Wales is invested, and Machynlleth was the home of a parliament called by Owain Glyndwr during his revolt at the start of the fifteenth century. In 1999, the National Assembly for Wales was formed, which has limited domestic powers and cannot make law.
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Prince of Wales - 1282 - Edward I of England - 1955 - Cardiff - Caernarfon - Machynlleth - Owain Glyndwr - 1999 - National Assembly for Wales
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Politics |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | Divisions |
| ► | Economy |
| ► | Food |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Culture |
| ► | Photos of Wales |
| ► | Welsh notables |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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Latest news on wales
Flood fears as river levels rise
Flooding may continue to affect parts of England and Wales for several days, the Environment Agency warns.
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Worst of weather in south-west and Wales, with Met Office warning more rain likely next week
Earnshaw set to lead Wales attack
Rob Earnshaw is tipped to spearhead Wales' forward line in the opening 2010 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
Girls to have cervical cancer jab
Every schoolgirl in Wales aged 12 or 13 is to be offer a vaccination against the virus which causes most types of cervical cancer.
Courts face £90m budget shortfall
Trials may be delayed because the court service in England and Wales faces a £90m shortfall over the next three years, a top judge warns.
Funding worry for child hospices
Wales' two hospices for children say they are struggling to fund their work, despite a pledge of more government support.
Prince of Wales housing row The legal case
The right to buy legislation of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 allows leaseholders to force their landlord to sell them the permanent freehold.
Prince of Wales in legal battle over Isle of Scilly homes
The Prince of Wales is facing an unprecedented legal challenge from householders on his Duchy of Cornwall estate who for almost 700 years have pledged allegiance to monarch and country.
Bluetongue protection zone extended across Wales
A bluetongue protection zone has been extended to cover the whole of Wales.
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