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Specialty Definition: Abbeys and priories in Wales

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Abbeys and priories in Wales is a link page for any abbey, priory or other religious house in Wales.

See: List of abbeys and priories, Abbeys and priories in England, Abbeys and priories in Scotland, Dissolution of the Monasteries, List of castles, List of museums, List of historic houses

• Tintern Abbey
• Cymer Abbey
• Llanthony Abbey
• Neath Abbey
• Penrhys Abbey
• St. Dogmaels Abbey
• Strata Florida Abbey
• Valle Crucis Abbey

Carmarthenshire

• Tally Abbey

Clwyd

• Basingwerk Abbey (Cistercian)

Pembrokeshire

• Haverfordwest Abbey

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Culture of Wales

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The patron saint of Wales is Saint David (which is Dewi Sant in Welsh), and the Welsh flag depicts a red dragon on a green and white field. This dragon icon is derived from the ancient welsh dragon god Dewi. St David's Day is celebrated throughout Wales on March 1st. The national emblems are the leek, a relative of the onion, and the daffodil. Interestingly, the Welsh words for leek (cennin) and daffodil (cennin Pedr, lit. [Saint] Peter's Leek) are closely related and it is likely that one of the symbols came to be used due to a misunderstanding for the other one, though it is less clear which came first.

St David's Day is celebrated on March 1st, which some people argue should be a public holiday in Wales (although others disagree). Other days which have been proposed for public commemorations are September 16th (the day on which Owain Glyn Dwr's rebellion began) and November (the death of Llywelyn the Last).

However, the traditional seasonal festivals in Wales were Calan Gaeaf (Hallowe'en), Calan Mai, and Midsummer. Additionally, each parish celebrated a Gwyl Mabsant in commemoration of its native saint.

Music

Wales is often known by the phrase "the Land of Song" (Welsh: Gwlad y Gân) and its people have a renowned affinity for poetry and music.

Perhaps the most well-known muscial image of Wales is that of the choir, in particular the male voice choir (Welsh: cor meibion). While this is certainly a part (though of greatly diminished importance) of the current musical life of the nation, it is by no means the only or the oldest part, and the choral tradition does not really stretch back significantly beyond its heyday in the 19th Century.

Much older is the tradition of instrumental folk music. The harp has been closely associated with Wales for a very long time, and one kind of harp, the triple harp is uniquely Welsh. Other specifically Welsh instruments included the crwth and the pibgorn, though both fell out of general use by the end of the 18th century. Due to Nonconformist Christian disapproval, the instrumental folk tradition fell into decline through the 19th and early 20th centuries, but has since seen a revival and is now arguably as strong as ever. The principal instruments are the harp and the fiddle, but many other instruments are used, and both the crwth and pibgorn are again being played by a small but growing number of people.

Wales also has a long tradition of folk song which, like the instrumental tradition, and for the same reasons, was long in decline but is now flourishing again. One notable kind of Welsh song is cerdd dant which, loosely, is an improvised performance following quite strict rules in which poetry is sung to one tune against the accompaniment of (usually) a harp to a different tune.

In the mid to late 1990s new Welsh music became unexpectedly fashionable, with the chart successes of bands including Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia and Stereophonics. These groups helped the media at the time invent the epithet 'Cool Cymru', an answer to Britpop's Cool Britannia. Prior to that, Welsh acts including The Alarm, Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler had all had high profiles, but there had never been much of a movement.

Around this time, groups such as Super Furry Animals and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci rose to popularity, and artists such as Tom Jones, John Cale and Shirley Bassey had something of a renaissance.

The Welsh music industry is currently in rude health, with boundless creativity from many lesser known groups, and labels such as Ankstmusik, Crai and Boobytrap. And, in recent years, a large alternative and punk scene has sprung up from the Valleys towns in south Wales, of which Lostprophets and Funeral For A Friend have achieved notable international success. Old School Punk Rock band, the notorious Picture Frame Seduction have even reformed. PFS from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, West Wales created their own disturbing punk sound in 1978, and in 2003 they signed to Grand Theft Audio Records in Los Angeles, USA. They were once dubbed the ' Welsh Sex Pistols ' due to their attitude towards the music establishment in the UK.

Other topics:

• Welsh language
• Welsh literature
• Eisteddfod
• Welsh costume
• Famous Welsh people

This article is now slightly more than a stub but is still very incomplete. The topic of Welsh music could perhaps do with a Wiki of its own, as there's plenty to write about.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Culture of Wales."

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History of Wales

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The earliest inhabitants of Wales were from continental Europe, who migrated in several waves and who later adopted the culture of the Celts . Up to and during the Roman occupation of Britain, Wales was not a separate country, but all inhabitants of the British Isles spoke Celtic languages and were essentially of the same ethnic origin. The Romans occupied the whole of Wales, where they built roads and forts, mined gold and conducted commerce, but their interest in it was limited, because of the difficult geography and shortage of flat agricultural land. They established only one town in Wales - Caerwent (Venta Silurum). The Silures were the major tribe of south-east Wales. Their military leader, Caratacus (Caradoc), had joined them from another, defeated, tribe. Under his leadership, they defied the Romans for a period after the Claudian invasion, but eventually Caratacus was captured and taken to Rome, where his dignified bearing made such an impression on the people that his life was spared.

When Britain threw off the rule of Rome in AD 410, the various states within Wales were left self-governing. One of the reasons for the Roman withdrawal was the pressure put upon the empire's military resources by the incursion of barbarian tribes from the east. These tribes, including the Angles and Saxons, were unable to make inroads into Wales, but they gradually conquered the whole of England, leaving Wales cut off from her Celtic relations in Scotland, Cornwall, and Cumbria. Wales remained Christian, and the "age of the saints" (approximately 500-700 AD) was marked by the establishment of monastic settlements throughout the country, by religious leaders such as David, Illtud and Teilo. Wales was divided into a number of separate territories, and for a single man to rule the whole country at this period was rare, the first to do so being Rhodri Mawr, during the 9th century AD. Rhodri's grandson, Hywel Dda, succeeded in drawing up a standard legal system and brought peace to the country, but, on his death, his territories were once again divided.

A major difficulty in achieving national unity was the inheritance system practised in Wales. All sons received an equal share of their father's property (including illegitimate sons). Liberal as this policy was, it resulted in frequent internecine violence and the division of small territories into still smaller ones, so that, by the time of the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Wales was again fragmented. The princes of Gwynedd, in the north, were increasingly dominant. Owain Gwynedd, who died in 1170, had a strong hold on his principality, but, following his death, his sons squabbled and murdered one another. Out of the ensuing power struggle eventually arose the greatest of all Welsh leaders, Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, also known as Llywelyn Fawr or Llywelyn the Great, but internal strife again broke out after his death, culminating in the rise to power of his grandson, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Llywelyn the Last. Partly as a result of Llywelyn's own recklessness, he gained the antagonism of King Edward I of England, who determined to complete the conquest of Wales. After Llywelyn's death in battle in 1282, only token resistance was offered by the surviving princes. King Edward's ring of impressive stone castles assisted the domination of Wales, and he crowned his achievement by giving the title Prince of Wales to his son and heir in 1301.

Wales became, effectively, part of England, even though its people spoke a different language and had a different culture. English kings paid lip service to their responsibilities by appointing a Council of Wales, sometimes presided over by the heir to the throne. This Council normally sat in Ludlow, now in England but at that time still part of the disputed border area. In 1400, a Welsh nobleman, Owain Glyn Dwr or Owen Glendower, revolted against King Henry IV of England, inflicted several military defeats, and succeeded in evading capture, but he did not have the strength to survive as a leader. However, his rebellion caused a great upsurge in Welsh identity and he was widely supported by Welsh people throughout the country. Some of his achievements included the first ever Welsh Parliament and plans for two universities. Subsequently, a Welshman, Henry Tudor, gained the throne as King Henry VII of England. Under his son, Henry VIII of England, the Act of Union of 1536 was passed, annexing Wales to England in legal terms, abolishing the Welsh legal system, and banning the Welsh language from any official role or status.

In later centuries, parts of Wales became heavily industrialised, and the social effects of industrialisation led to bitter social conflict between the Welsh workers and the English factory owners. During the 1830s there were two armed uprisings, in the new town of Merthyr Tudful in 1831, and in the Eastern Valleys in 1839, leading to the country becoming a hotbed of socialism, accompanied by the increasing politicisation of religious nonconformism. The first Labour MP, Keir Hardie, was elected for the Welsh constituency of Merthyr in 1900. In common with many European nations, the first movements for national autonomy began in the 1880s and 1890s with the formation of Cymru Fydd. Wales was officially de-annexed from England within the United Kingdom in 1955, with the term 'England' being replaced with England and Wales.

Nationalism only became a major issue during the twentieth century, with the political party, Plaid Cymru, winning its first Parliamentary seat in 1966. Largely as a result of this, devolution became the policy of the Labour party, and the National Assembly for Wales was eventually established in 1998, with power over public spending within the principality.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "History of Wales."

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List of towns in Wales

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This is a link page for towns in Wales. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch. For convenience, cities have also been listed, marked in bold.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Aberaeron, Aberdare, Abergavenny, Abergele, Abertillery, Aberystwyth, Amlwch

B

Bala, Bangor, Bargoed, Barmouth, Barry, Beaumaris, Bethesda, Betws-y-Coed, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenavon, Brecon, Bridgend, Brynmawr, Buckley, Builth Wells

C

Caernarfon, Caerphilly, Caldicot, Cardiff, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Chepstow, Colwyn Bay, Connah's Quay, Conway, Corwen, Cowbridge, Criccieth, Cwmbran

D

Denbigh, Dolgellau

E

Ebbw Vale

F

Ffestiniog, Fishguard, Flint

H

Harlech, Hawarden, Hay-on-Wye, Holyhead, Holywell

K

Kidwelly, Knighton

L

Lampeter, Llandovery, Llandrinod Wells, Llandudno, Llanelli, Llanfairfechan, Llangollen, Llanidloes, Llanrwst, Llantwit Major, Llanwrtyd Wells, Llwchwr

M

Machynlleth, Maerdy, Maesteg, Menai Bridge, Merthyr Tydfil, Milford Haven, Mold, Monmouth, Montgomery, Mostyn

N

Neath, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, New Quay, Newtown

P

Pembroke, Penarth, Pencoed, Penmaenmawr, Pontypridd, Porthmadog, Port Talbot, Porthcawl, Prestatyn, Presteigne, Pwllheli

Q

Queensferry

R

Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Ruthin

S

St Asaph, St David's, Swansea

T

Talgarth, Tenby, Tredegar, Tregaron, Tywyn

U

Usk

W

Welshpool, Whitland, Wrexham

See also

• List of towns in England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland
• List of burghs in Scotland
• List of cities in the United Kingdom

  Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "List of towns in Wales."

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Subdivisions of Wales

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The Unitary Authorities of are the subdivisions of Wales, United Kingdom. They succeded what are now known as the preserved counties of Wales as local government boundaries in 1994, which were introduced to replaced the administrative counties of Wales in 1974. The previous divisions were based on the traditional counties of Wales but several areas were independent county boroughs.

The areas are administratively identical, but style themselves variously.

List

Cities

• Cardiff
• Swansea
• Newport

County Boroughs

• Blaenau Gwent
• Bridgend
• Caerphilly
• Conwy
• Merthyr Tydfil
• Neath Port Talbot
• Rhondda Cynon Taf
• Torfaen
• Vale of Glamorgan
• Wrexham

Counties

• Anglesey
• Ceredigion
• Carmarthenshire
• Denbighshire
• Flintshire
• Gwynedd
• Flintshire
• Pembrokeshire
• Powys

History

In 1974 new administrative regions of Wales called counties were created to replace the previous system of 13 counties and 4 county boroughs. These were two-tier authorities. These and there districts were as follows

• Clwyd
  • Alyn and Deeside
  • Colwyn
  • Delyn
  • Glyndwr
  • Rhuddlan
  • Wrexham
• Dyfed
  • Camarthen
  • Ceredigion
  • Dinefwr
  • Llanelli
  • Preseli
  • South Pembroke
• Gwent
  • Blaenau Gwent
  • Islwyn
  • Monmouth
  • Newport
  • Torfaen
• Gwynedd
  • Aberconwy
  • Arfon
  • Dwyfor
  • Meirionnydd
  • Ynys Môn
• Mid Glamorgan
  • Cynon Valley
  • Ogwr
  • Merthyr Valley
  • Rhondda
  • Rhymney Valley
  • Taff-Ely
• Powys
  • Brecon
  • Montgomery
  • Radnor
• South Glamorgan
  • Cardiff
  • Vale of Glamorgan
• West Glamorgan
  • Lliw Valley
  • Neath
  • Port Talbot
  • Swansea

The makeup of these districts into the current UAs is as follows

UA	Previous districts
Angelsey	Angelsey
Bleanau Gwent	most of Bleanau Gwent
Bridgend	Most of Ogwy
Caerphilly	Islwyn and Rhymney Valley
Camarthenshire	Camarthen, Llanelli, Dinefwr
Cardiff	Cardiff, part of Taff-Ely
Ceredigion	Arfon, Dwyfor, Meirionnydd
Conwy	Aberconwy, most of Colwyn
Denbighshire	Rhuddlan, bits of Glyndwyr and part of Colwyn
Flintshire	Alyn, Deeside, Delyn
Monmouthshire	Monmouth, bit of Blaenau Gwent
Neath Port Talbot	Neath, Port Talbot, and bits of Lliw Valley
Newport	Newport
Pembrokeshire	Preseli, South Pembrokeshire
Powys	Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire, Brecknock, part of Glyndwyr
Rhondda Cynon Taf	Rhondda, Cynon Valley, most of Taff-Ely
Swansea	Swansea, bits of Lliw Valley
Torfaen	Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan	most of Vale of Glamorgan
Wrexham	most of Wrexham, bits of Glyndwyr

See also: Subdivisions of the United Kingdom, Counties of Wales

References

• CIA World Factbook 2002

  Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Subdivisions of Wales."

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Wales

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Wales (Cymru; pronounced /"k@mrI/) is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. (The term 'Principality of Wales' / 'Tywysogaeth Cymru', though often used, is rejected by many in Wales, the Prince of Wales having no role in the governance of Wales.)

Cymru
Wales

(In detail) royal coat-of-arms
National motto: "Cymru am Byth" (Welsh, "Wales for Ever")
Official languages:	English and Welsh are used for official purposes.
Capital:	Cardiff / Caerdydd
First Minister:	Rhodri Morgan AM
Area  - Total:  - % water:	Ranked 3rd UK 20,761 km² xx%
Population  - Total (1996):  - Density:	Ranked 3rd UK 2,921,100 xxx/km²
Currency:	Pound sterling (£) (GBP)
Time zone:	WET (UTC; UTC+1 in summer)
National anthem:	Hen Wlad fy Nhadau

History

Main article: History of Wales

The Romans gave Wales the name of Cambria, and established a string of forts across the southern part of the country, as far west as Carmarthen (Maridunum). There is evidence that they progressed even further west. They also built the legionary fortress at Caerleon (Isca), whose magnificent amphitheatre is the best preserved in Britain. The Romans were also busy in north Wales, and an old legend claims that Magnus Maximus, one of the last emperors, married Elen or Helen, the daughter of a Welsh chieftain from Segontium, near present-day Caernarfon.

Wales was never conquered by the Saxons, due to the fierce resistance of its people. A Saxon king, Offa of Mercia, is credited with having constructed a great earth wall, or dyke, along the border with his kingdom, to mark off a large part of Powys which he had conquered from the Welsh. Parts of Offa's Dyke can still be seen today.

Wales continued to be a Christian country when its neighbour, England, was overrun by German and Scandinavian tribes, though many older beliefs and customs survived among its people. Thus, Saint David went on a pilgrimage to Rome during the 6th century, and was serving as a bishop in Wales well before Augustine arrived to convert the king of Kent and founded the diocese of Canterbury. Although the Druidic religion is alleged to have had its stronghold in Wales until the Roman invasion, many of the so-called traditions, such as the gorsedd or assembly of bards, were the invention of eighteenth-century "historians". The traditional women's Welsh costume, incorporating a tall black hat, was devised in the nineteenth century by Lady Llanover, herself a prominent patron of the Welsh language and culture.

The Norman conquest of Wales did not take place in 1066, when England was conquered, but was gradual, not being complete until 1282, when King Edward I of England defeated Llywelyn the Last, Wales' last independent prince, in battle. Edward constructed a series of great stone castles in order to keep the Welsh under control. The best known are at Caernarfon, Conway and Harlech.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Wales

Wales has been a principality -- since the 13th century, initially under the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, and later under his grandson, Llywelyn the Last, who took the title Prince of Wales around 1258, and was recognised by the English Crown in 1277 by the Treaty of Aberconwy. Following his defeat by Edward I, however, Welsh independence in the 14th century was limited to a number of minor revolts. The greatest such revolt was that of Owain Glyn Dwr, who gained popular support in 1400, and defeated an English force at Pumlumon in 1401. In response, the English parliament passed repressive measures denying the Welsh the right of assembly. Glyn Dwr was proclaimed Prince of Wales, and sought assistance from the French, but by 1409 his forces were scattered under the attacks of King Henry IV of England and further measures imposed against the Welsh.

The 1536 Act of Union divided Wales into thirteen counties: Anglesey, Brecon, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Denbigh, Flint, Glamorgan, Merioneth, Monmouth, Montgomery, Pembroke and Radnor and imposed the Law of England on Wales as well as outlawing the Welsh language for official purposes, excluding most native Welsh from any formal office.

Wales was considered by the English and later Great Britain and United Kingdom governments to be part of England until 1955, when it proclaimed Cardiff as the capital of Wales. Since then legislation has referred to 'England and Wales' where previously only 'England' was used.

The National Assembly for Wales sitting in Cardiff, first elected in 1999, is elected by the Welsh people and has its powers defined by the Government of Wales Act, 1998. The Prince of Wales is a title given by the reigning British monarch to his or her eldest son, but in modern times the Prince does not live in Wales or have anything to do with its administration or government. He rarely visits the country and has only an extremely limited knowledge of the language.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Wales

Wales has thirteen (traditional) counties: Anglesey, Brecknockshire, Caernarvonshire, Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Glamorgan, Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire, Pembrokeshire, Radnorshire, and Monmouthshire, the last-named county being sometimes described as part of England because it was linked to English counties for legal purposes. Between 1888 and 1974 it had been divided into four county boroughs and thirteen administrative counties based on the traditional ones.

Administrative reorganisation resulted in eight administrative counties, divided on the basis of population size: Clwyd, Dyfed, Gwent, Gwynedd, Powys, Mid Glamorgan, South Glamorgan and West Glamorgan. Following the introduction of unitary authorities during the 1990s, a free-for-all took place, with some administrative counties reverting to traditional county names, leaving a confusing situation where some organisations, eg. the police authorities, straddle county boundaries, and some towns and cities qualify as counties, eg Cardiff, Swansea.

List of towns in Wales

List of cities in Wales

Economy

Main article: Economy of Wales

Parts of Wales have been heavily industrialised since the eighteenth century. Coal, copper, iron, lead, and gold have been mined in Wales, and slate has been quarried. Ironworks and tinplate works, along with the coal mines, attracted large numbers of immigrants during the nineteenth century, particularly to the valleys north of Cardiff, which is now the capital city.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Wales

Culture

Main article: Culture of Wales

Holidays

Date	English Name	Local Name	Remarks

Miscellaneous topics

External link

The National Assembly for Wales

See Also

• List of United Kingdom topics

Wales is also the name of a town in the UK:

• Wales (South Yorkshire)

and several places in the United States of America:

• Wales, Maine
• Wales, Massachusetts
• Wales, Michigan
• Wales, New York

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Wales, Alaska

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Wales is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 152.

Geography

Wales is located at 65°36'44" North, 168°5'21" West (65.612116, -168.089285)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 152 people, 50 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density is 20.8/km² (53.9/mi²). There are 59 housing units at an average density of 8.1/km² (20.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 8.55% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 83.55% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 6.58% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 50 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% are married couples living together, 8.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% are non-families. 40.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.04 and the average family size is 4.43. In the city the population is spread out with 38.2% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 141.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $33,333, and the median income for a family is $39,583. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,877. 18.3% of the population and 17.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.2% are under the age of 18 and 50.0% are 65 or older.

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Wales, Maine

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Wales is a town located in Androscoggin County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,322.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.3 km² (17.1 mi²). 41.8 km² (16.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.62% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,322 people, 468 households, and 366 families residing in the town. The population density is 31.6/km² (81.9/mi²). There are 530 housing units at an average density of 12.7/km² (32.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.05% White, 0.68% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 468 households out of which 40.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% are non-families. 15.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.13. In the town the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.5 males. The median income for a household in the town is $44,444, and the median income for a family is $47,880. Males have a median income of $29,297 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,963. 8.0% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.7% are under the age of 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older.

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Wales, Massachusetts

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Wales is a town located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,737.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.3 km² (16.0 mi²). 40.8 km² (15.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.32% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,737 people, 660 households, and 481 families residing in the town. The population density is 42.6/km² (110.3/mi²). There are 796 housing units at an average density of 19.5/km² (50.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.75% White, 0.52% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 660 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% are married couples living together, 11.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.01. In the town the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $48,906, and the median income for a family is $51,629. Males have a median income of $39,766 versus $27,557 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,267. 3.5% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.2% are under the age of 18 and 3.9% are 65 or older.

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Wales, New York

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Wales is a town located in Erie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,960.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.3 km² (35.6 mi²). 92.2 km² (35.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,960 people, 1,116 households, and 841 families residing in the town. The population density is 32.1/km² (83.1/mi²). There are 1,165 housing units at an average density of 12.6/km² (32.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.58% White, 0.10% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,116 households out of which 34.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% are non-families. 19.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.07. In the town the population is spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $51,486, and the median income for a family is $59,350. Males have a median income of $40,125 versus $29,737 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,616. 3.6% of the population and 2.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.0% are under the age of 18 and 3.5% are 65 or older.

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Wales, North Dakota

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Wales is a city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30.

Geography

Wales is located at 48°53'39" North, 98°36'6" West (48.894101, -98.601778)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 30 people, 18 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density is 48.3/km² (127.3/mi²). There are 31 housing units at an average density of 49.9/km² (131.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 18 households out of which 5.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 61.1% are non-families. 50.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.67 and the average family size is 2.43. In the city the population is spread out with 6.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 40.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 56 years. For every 100 females there are 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 154.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $15,000, and the median income for a family is $30,000. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,986. 28.6% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 60.0% are 65 or older.

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Wales, Utah

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Wales is a town located in Sanpete County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 219.

Geography

Wales is located at 39°29'10" North, 111°38'10" West (39.486170, -111.636049)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 219 people, 64 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density is 281.9/km² (731.4/mi²). There are 84 housing units at an average density of 108.1/km² (280.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.26% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 7.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 64 households out of which 43.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% are non-families. 12.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.42 and the average family size is 3.73. In the town the population is spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 111.8 males. The median income for a household in the town is $35,313, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,885. 6.0% of the population and 3.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.8% are under the age of 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older.

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Wales, Wisconsin

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Wales is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,523.

Geography

Wales is located at 43°0'14" North, 88°22'39" West (43.003882, -88.377558)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,523 people, 846 households, and 731 families residing in the village. The population density is 399.2/km² (1,033.4/mi²). There are 863 housing units at an average density of 136.6/km² (353.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 98.61% White, 0.16% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 846 households out of which 46.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% are non-families. 10.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.98 and the average family size is 3.20. In the village the population is spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.4 males. The median income for a household in the village is $75,000, and the median income for a family is $77,468. Males have a median income of $50,609 versus $35,268 for females. The per capita income for the village is $26,712. 0.2% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.

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Welsh Assembly

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The National Assembly for Wales (known in Welsh as Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) was established in 1998, following a 1997 referendum in which a small majority of voters (but not the electorate) voted in favour of the Labour Government's plans for devolution.

Unlike the Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly, the National Assembly for Wales cannot pass its own primary legislation, nor can it raise its own taxes, as these powers remain with Westminster. This is because unlike those other parts of the UK, Wales has had the same legal and administrative system as England. However, supporters of the Assembly argue that it is more democratically accountable than the Welsh Office, which was represented in the British Cabinet by a Secretary of State who often did not even represent a Welsh constituency at Westminster.

The Assembly is composed of 60 Assembly Members, knowns as AMs. Under a system of proportional representation, 40 of the AMs are elected from single-member constituencies on a First Past the Post basis, the constituencies being equivalent to those used for the House of Commons, while the remaining 20 AMs are elected on regional lists, in order to achieve a proportional result overall.

There have thus far been two elections to the Assembly, the first taking place in 1999 and the second in 2003. The second election produced the first legislature in which 50 per cent of its members were women.

The First Minister and his Cabinet form the Welsh Assembly Government.

The current State of the parties in the Assembly (1999 figures are in italics):

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$	Labour: 30	28
@	Plaid Cymru: 12	17
%	Conservative and Unionist: 11	9
~	Liberal Democrats: 6	6
*	John Marek Independent Party: 1

See also

• UK topics
• Members of the National Assembly for Wales

External links

• Assembly website in English
• Assembly website in Welsh/Gwefan y Cynulliad yng Nghymraeg
• Government of Wales Act 1998

  Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Welsh Assembly."

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	Cape Prince of Wales near Station Mound This is the westernmost land on North America. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.		Triangulation observations on Cape Prince of Wales The westernmost point of North America Triangulation party of A. Newton Stewart. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.
	Culgoora, New South Wales, Australia. Credit: Geodesy - Measuring the Earth.		Large submarine depression in the continental shelf off Prince of Wales Island discovered by the Coast and Geodetic Survey. In: "Submarine Mountains in the Gulf of Alaska" by Harold W. Murray of the C&GS. Published in Bulletin of the Geological Society of America, 1941, Vol 52, pp. 333-362. Offprint call number: 526.98 M98. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.
	The Fish and Wildlife Service Patrol Boat BLUE WING near Craig on the Prince of Wales Island. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.		Opening Of The New Nursing Home And Medical College Of The London Hospital By The Prince and Princess Of Wales [Three Scenes]. Credit: National Library of Medicine.
	William Buchan, M.D. : Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians / Engraved by Ridley from an Original Painting by Wales. Credit: National Library of Medicine.		In the Cockatoo Drydock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa late 1942, while under repair for torpedo damage received in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on 13 November 1942. Note the arrangement of gun directors on her forward superstructure: main battery director atop the foremast, with FC fire control radar; and a secondary battery director, with FD fire control radar, on each bridge wing. Also note this ship's external degaussing cables, mounted on her hull sides. Credit: NAVY.
	Ship's Complement, at New London, Connecticut, Summer 1941. Officers, seated in front center, are (left-to-right): Lieutenant Joseph F. Enright, USN; Lieutenant Commander George H. Wales, USN, Commanding Officer;. Credit: NAVY.		When the Prince of Wales visits Washington. Credit: Library of Congress.
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"Misty Wales" by Karin Jonsson Commentary: "Welcome to misty Wales!."	"Ruins" by Andrzej Wac Commentary: "Ruins in Wales."
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