The leek has been a Welsh
emblem since 1536. One
legend tells of a battle
between the Welsh and the
Saxons fought in a field of
leeks.
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is the
national anthem of Wales.
The title – taken from the
first words of the song–
means "Old Land of My
Fathers" in Welsh.
About 3 million people live in
Wales, which is about 5% of
the total UK population. Using
this information, try to work
out the UK population!
The Welsh for the original
national emblem is Cenhinen,
while the Welsh for daffodil
is Cenhinen Pedr. People
became confused so the
daffodil was adopted as a
second emblem of Wales.
When the Romans came over
from continental Europe,
they forced the people living
in Great Britain to move into
Scotland, Cornwall and Wales.
Wales comes from the Celtic
word ‘Wealeas’ which
means strangers.
The tallest mountain in Wales
in Snowdon which is in the
Snowdonia National Park in
Gwynedd, North West Wales.
It is 1,085 metres tall.
The patron saint of Wales is
St David and St David’s Day
on cyntaf Mawrth. People
wear a daffodil on their shirt
to recognise him. The
smallest city in Britain is
named after him and the
dragon he is said to have
fought is on the Welsh flag.
Cardiff is the capital city of
Wales. It is located on the
River Taff in South Wales. It
is home to the Millennium
Stadium
where lots
of rugby is
played.
Doctor
Who is
also filmed
there.
The Welsh word for Wales is
Cymru, which comes from an
old word meaning ‘fellow
countrymen’.
Approximately 20% of people
claimed they could speak
Welsh in 2011. The number of
people who can speak Welsh
is falling.
The leek has been a Welsh
emblem since 1536. One
legend tells of a battle
between the Welsh and the
Saxons fought in a field of
leeks.
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is the
national anthem of Wales.
The title – taken from the
first words of the song–
means "Old Land of My
Fathers" in Welsh.
Welsh rarebit is a famous
Welsh dish. It is like cheese
on toast and is usually made
with cheddar cheese.
The Welsh for the original
national emblem is Cenhinen,
while the Welsh for daffodil
is Cenhinen Pedr. People
became confused so the
daffodil was adopted as a
second emblem of Wales.
When the Romans came over
from continental Europe,
they forced the people living
in Great Britain to move into
Scotland, Cornwall and Wales.
Wales comes from the Celtic
word ‘Wealeas’ which
means strangers.
Bara brith (or speckled
bread) is made in Wales with
dried fruit like sultanas.
The patron saint of Wales is
St David and St David’s Day
on cyntaf Mawrth. People
wear a daffodil on their shirt
to recognise him. The
smallest city in Britain is
named after him and the
dragon he is said to have
fought is on the Welsh flag.
Cardiff is the capital city of
Wales. It is located on the
River Taff in South Wales. It
is home to the Millennium
Stadium
where lots
of rugby is
played.
Doctor
Who is
also filmed
there.
About 3 million people live in
Wales, which is about 5% of
the total UK population. Using
this information, try to work
out the UK population!
Approximately 20% of people
claimed they could speak
Welsh in 2011. The number of
people who can speak Welsh
is falling.
The leek has been a Welsh
emblem since 1536. One
legend tells of a battle
between the Welsh and the
Saxons fought in a field of
leeks.
The tallest mountain in Wales
in Snowdon which is in the
Snowdonia National Park in
Gwynedd, North West Wales.
It is 1,085 metres tall.
Welsh rarebit is a famous
Welsh dish. It is like cheese
on toast and is usually made
with cheddar cheese.
The Welsh for the original
national emblem is Cenhinen,
while the Welsh for daffodil
is Cenhinen Pedr. People
became confused so the
daffodil was adopted as a
second emblem of Wales.
The Welsh word for Wales is
Cymru, which comes from an
old word meaning ‘fellow
countrymen’.
Bara brith (or speckled
bread) is made in Wales with
dried fruit like sultanas.
The patron saint of Wales is
St David and St David’s Day
on cyntaf Mawrth. People
wear a daffodil on their shirt
to recognise him. The
smallest city in Britain is
named after him and the
dragon he is said to have
fought is on the Welsh flag.
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is the
national anthem of Wales.
The title – taken from the
first words of the song–
means "Old Land of My
Fathers" in Welsh.
About 3 million people live in
Wales, which is about 5% of
the total UK population. Using
this information, try to work
out the UK population!
Approximately 20% of people
claimed they could speak
Welsh in 2011. The number of
people who can speak Welsh
is falling.
When the Romans came over
from continental Europe,
they forced the people living
in Great Britain to move into
Scotland, Cornwall and Wales.
Wales comes from the Celtic
word ‘Wealeas’ which
means strangers.
The tallest mountain in Wales
in Snowdon which is in the
Snowdonia National Park in
Gwynedd, North West Wales.
It is 1,085 metres tall.
Welsh rarebit is a famous
Welsh dish. It is like cheese
on toast and is usually made
with cheddar cheese.
Cardiff is the capital city of
Wales. It is located on the
River Taff in South Wales. It
is home to the Millennium
Stadium
where lots
of rugby is
played.
Doctor
Who is
also filmed
there.
The Welsh word for Wales is
Cymru, which comes from an
old word meaning ‘fellow
countrymen’.
Bara brith (or speckled
bread) is made in Wales with
dried fruit like sultanas.