Facts and figures about Wales - projectbritain.com
It later became Latinized as Walia, then by the Normans to something like Wal~es....then Wales. Wales (Cymru in Welsh) is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain. Wales …
Saint David's Day - Wales - projectbritain.com
What is Wales' National Dress? On St David's Day, some children in Wales dress in their national costume, which consists of a tall black hat, white frilled cap and long dress. The national flag …
The Capital Cities of the UK - projectbritain.com
The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain - the main island made up of England, Scotland and Wales - and Northern Ireland. The capital, seat of government, and largest city of the United …
Why doesn't the Welsh dragon appear on the Union Flag?
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the flag because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, Wales was already united with England from the 13th century. This meant that Wales a …
The difference brtween Britain and Great Britain
Britain is the official name given to the kingdom of England and the principality of Wales. The name was made popular by the Romans when they came to the British islands. Britain is …
Is Britain, Great Britain and the UK the same country?
Wales - The capital is Cardiff. Great Britain is divided into small regions called counties . The term Great Britain was first used during the reign of King James I of England (James VI of Scotland) …
Facts and figures of England Wales and Scotland
Great Britain is made up from England, Scotland and Wales. Great Britain is very often, but incorrectly, used as a synonym for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom …
Is the UK the same as Britain, Great Britain and England?
The name refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (though most of Ireland is now independent. Only Northern Ireland is part of the …
The difference between the United Kingdom (UK) England, Great …
1536 - Act of Union joins England and Wales. 1707 - Act of Union unites Scotland and England, together with Wales to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. 1801 - The Irish Parliament voted to …
British Meals and Meal Times in England, Scotland and Wales
National Foods of Scotland and Wales: Festive Foods: Puddings/Desserts: Meal Times and Names: Afternoon Tea: High Tea: Drinks: Take-Away: Pub Food: School Lunches: Cheeses: …