Outline of Wales
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Wales:
Wales – a country that is part of the United Kingdom,[1] bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has an estimated population of three million and the Welsh and English languages are both official languages. The Welsh language is an important element of Welsh culture. Its decline has reversed over recent years, with Welsh speakers estimated to be around 20 per cent of the population of Wales.[2]
General reference
Geography of Wales
- Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
- Europe
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- British Isles
- Great Britain (the central southern part of the island's western side)
- Several other islands of Wales, the largest being Anglesey
- British Isles
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- Europe
- Extreme points of Wales
- Population of Wales: 2,999,300 (2009 estimate)
- Area of Wales: 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi)
- Atlas of Wales
Environment of Wales
Environment of Wales
- Climate of Wales
- Ecology of Wales
- Renewable energy in Wales
- Geology of Wales
- Protected areas of Wales
- Biosphere reserves in Wales
- National parks of Wales
- Wildlife of Wales
- Fauna of Wales
- Birds of Wales
- Mammals of Wales
- Fauna of Wales
Natural geographic features of Wales
Ecoregions of Wales
List of ecoregions in Wales
Administrative divisions of Wales
Administrative divisions of Wales
Local government of Wales
Preserved counties of Wales
Historic counties of Wales
Former Districts of Wales
Demography of Wales
Government and politics of Wales
- Form of government:
- Capital of Wales: Cardiff
- Elections in Wales
- Political parties in Wales
- Welsh nationalism
Branches of the government of Wales
Executive
- Head of government: First Minister of Wales
- Welsh Government
- Wales Office (Department of UK Government) – it is primarily responsible for carrying out the few functions remaining with the Secretary of State for Wales that have not been transferred already to the Senedd; and for securing funds for Wales as part of the annual budgetary settlement.
Legislative
Law and order in Wales
- English law – the law currently in force in England and Wales.
- Contemporary Welsh Law
- Human rights in Wales
- LGBT rights in Wales
- Law enforcement in Wales
- Welsh law (historical)
Military
Military of the United Kingdom
- Command
- Commander-in-chief:
- HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Commander-in-chief:
- Forces
- Military history of the United Kingdom
- Military ranks of the United Kingdom
Local government in Wales
History of Wales
- Timeline of Welsh history
- Bibliography of Welsh history
- Current events of Wales
History of Wales, by period
History of Wales, by region
History of Wales, by subject
- List of rulers of Wales
- Welsh law (historical)
Culture of Wales
- Cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English
- Architecture of Wales
- Cuisine of Wales
- Ethnic minorities in Wales
- Festivals in Wales
- Languages of Wales
- Media in Wales
- National symbols of Wales
- Coat of arms of Wales
- Flag of Wales
- National anthem of Wales
- People of Wales
- Prostitution in Wales
- Public holidays in Wales
- World Heritage Sites in Wales
Art in Wales
Religion in Wales
Economy and infrastructure of Wales
- Economic rank (by nominal GDP):
- Agriculture in Wales
- Banking in Wales
- Communications in Wales
- Internet in Wales
- Companies of Wales
- Currency of Wales: Pound Sterling
- Economic history of Wales
- Energy in Wales
- Energy policy of Wales
- Oil industry in Wales
- Health care in Wales
- Mining in Wales
- United Kingdom Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Wales
- Transport in Wales
- Airports in Wales
- Rail transport in Wales
- Roads in Wales
- Water supply and sanitation in Wales
- Welsh Automotive Forum
References
- "The Countries of the UK". statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- "Welsh Language Board - Number of speakers". Byig-wlb.org.uk. Archived from the original on 24 May 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
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