Known to early Anglo-Saxon settlers as waleas (foreigners), but self-identified as cymry (compatriots), the people of Wales (pop. 3,000,000) have always had a fraught relationship with their neighbors to the east. Although they share an island with the English, the Welsh assert their national independence with pride; if many had their choice, they would be floating miles away. The Welsh language endures in conversation, commerce, and literature. When heavy industry became unprofitable after a technology boom in the 1970s, Wales turned its attention to tourism. Travelers today are lured by peaceful towns and imposing castles nestled among miles of beaches, cliffs, and mountains.
Most travelers reach Wales through London. Flights to Cardiff International Airport originate within the UK and from a few European destinations. Aer Arann flies to Cardiff from Dublin for about £20-40 ...more
Celts, Romans, And Normans. Thanks to widespread emigration and invasion by its neighbors, Wales has been influenced by an eclectic mix of peoples and cultures since prehistoric times. Stone, Bronze ...more
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