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Wales (from the students of 2nd D)
Carlos Fusté and Alexander Holler:
Though a part of the United Kingdom, Wales has retained a character of its own—the result of its Celtic culture and its rugged landscape. In the Welsh language, Wales is called Cymru. Much of Wales is still a land of picturesque mountains and valleys. However, the existence of large coalfields in the south brought industry and urbanization. The capital and largest city is Cardiff.
Wales covers an area of 8,015 square miles (20,758 square kilometers) on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It is bounded on the north by Liverpool Bay, on the west by Cardigan Bay, and on the south by the Bristol Channel. In the east Wales borders England.
Esteve Weiss:
Wales has been inhabited since prehistoric times. However, the earliest written history of Wales began when the Romans invaded the area in about AD 70. The people of Wales started to practise Christianity in the 300s.
Roman Wales had a well-ordered settlement. The native inhabitants were called Britons. Their language, known as Brittonic, adopted many Latin terms. The English considered the Britons to be Welsh, a name that comes from an Old English word meaning 'foreigner', but the people of Wales identified themselves as Cymry, or 'countrymen'.
Odette García:
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland share in a common British culture, but each also preserves its own unique customs, traditions, cuisine, and festivals. Immigrants from Britain's former colonies have contributed to the cultural mix as well. Thus, in the 21st century, age-old English, ...
The capital of Wales is Cardiff..
Famouse places in Wales:
Ten of the best include; the sleepy villages of the Wye Valley; Snowdonia's fantastic mountain landscape; the vast and wild terrain of the Brecon Beacons; the cities of Cardiff and Glamorgan; the beautifully situated resort of Llandudno and the Welsh Valleys, home to the 2,000-ft Mynydd Blaenrhondda (Blaenrhondda mountain).
Lenguages: Welsh and English
Money: 1pound = 100 pence
Adrià gil:
Though a part of the United Kingdom, Wales has retained a character of its own—the result of its Celtic culture and its rugged landscape. In the Welsh language, Wales is called Cymru. Much of Wales is still a land of picturesque mountains and valleys. However, the existence of large coalfields in the south brought industry and urbanization.
Wales covers an area of 8,015 square miles (20,758 square kilometers) on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It is bounded on the north by Liverpool Bay, on the west by Cardigan Bay, and on the south by the Bristol Channel. In the east Wales border England.
Elba Lozano:
Wales covers an area of 20,758 square kilometres (8,015 square miles).
Plants and Animals:
Grasslands and planted woodlands are common in Wales. The country has some mammals and birds that are rarely found elsewhere in Britain.
People and Culture
English and Welsh are the region's two main languages. The Welsh language, which was in danger of extinction in the mid-1900s, later experienced a revival. There are many cultural places to visit in Wales. These include the National Museum in Cardiff and the St Fagans National History Museum. The National Library of Wales has documents that date back to the country's earliest history. Rugby is the most popular sport.
History
Wales has been inhabited since prehistoric times. However, the earliest written history of Wales began when the Romans invaded the area in about AD 70. The people of Wales started to practise Christianity in the 300s.
Eliana Posso, 2D
HISTORY AND RELIGION
Archaeological evidence reveals that humans settled in the coastal caves of Wales as early as 200,000 years ago. During the subsequent millennia settlers continued to move into Wales from continental Europe and lowland Britain, with the Celtic invasions beginning in about 700 BC. The island of Britain was named for a group of Celts called Brythons, or Britons.
The Romans invaded and occupied Wales in the 1st century AD. They ruled until about 400, when Rome was besieged by barbarian tribes. The Celts of Britain were left to defend themselves against invaders from Scotland, Ireland, and the Continent. By about 490 the Anglo-Saxons, who came from northern Germany, had established kingdoms in Britain. The Anglo-Saxon invasion led to the gradual retreat of the Britons to the west, where the mountains of Wales acted as a refuge.
TRADITIONS
English and Welsh are the region's two main languages. The Welsh language, which was in danger of extinction in the mid-1900s, later experienced a revival. The survival of the Welsh language was important to people who wanted to preserve the Welsh heritage. Schools now teach in both English and Welsh, and about a quarter of the people can speak Welsh. Most Welsh are Protestants and belong to the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
Welsh people celebrate the same national holidays as others in Great Britain. In addition to this they celebrate St David's Day on 1 March. St David is the patron saint of Wales.
Though a part of the United Kingdom, Wales has retained a character of its own—the result of its Celtic culture and its rugged landscape. In the Welsh language, Wales is called Cymru. Much of Wales is still a land of picturesque mountains and valleys. However, the existence of large coalfields in the south brought industry and urbanization. The capital and largest city is Cardiff.
Wales covers an area of 8,015 square miles (20,758 square kilometers) on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It is bounded on the north by Liverpool Bay, on the west by Cardigan Bay, and on the south by the Bristol Channel. In the east Wales borders England.
Esteve Weiss:
Wales has been inhabited since prehistoric times. However, the earliest written history of Wales began when the Romans invaded the area in about AD 70. The people of Wales started to practise Christianity in the 300s.
Roman Wales had a well-ordered settlement. The native inhabitants were called Britons. Their language, known as Brittonic, adopted many Latin terms. The English considered the Britons to be Welsh, a name that comes from an Old English word meaning 'foreigner', but the people of Wales identified themselves as Cymry, or 'countrymen'.
Odette García:
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland share in a common British culture, but each also preserves its own unique customs, traditions, cuisine, and festivals. Immigrants from Britain's former colonies have contributed to the cultural mix as well. Thus, in the 21st century, age-old English, ...
The capital of Wales is Cardiff..
Famouse places in Wales:
Ten of the best include; the sleepy villages of the Wye Valley; Snowdonia's fantastic mountain landscape; the vast and wild terrain of the Brecon Beacons; the cities of Cardiff and Glamorgan; the beautifully situated resort of Llandudno and the Welsh Valleys, home to the 2,000-ft Mynydd Blaenrhondda (Blaenrhondda mountain).
Lenguages: Welsh and English
Money: 1pound = 100 pence
Adrià gil:
Though a part of the United Kingdom, Wales has retained a character of its own—the result of its Celtic culture and its rugged landscape. In the Welsh language, Wales is called Cymru. Much of Wales is still a land of picturesque mountains and valleys. However, the existence of large coalfields in the south brought industry and urbanization.
Wales covers an area of 8,015 square miles (20,758 square kilometers) on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It is bounded on the north by Liverpool Bay, on the west by Cardigan Bay, and on the south by the Bristol Channel. In the east Wales border England.
Elba Lozano:
Wales covers an area of 20,758 square kilometres (8,015 square miles).
Plants and Animals:
Grasslands and planted woodlands are common in Wales. The country has some mammals and birds that are rarely found elsewhere in Britain.
People and Culture
English and Welsh are the region's two main languages. The Welsh language, which was in danger of extinction in the mid-1900s, later experienced a revival. There are many cultural places to visit in Wales. These include the National Museum in Cardiff and the St Fagans National History Museum. The National Library of Wales has documents that date back to the country's earliest history. Rugby is the most popular sport.
History
Wales has been inhabited since prehistoric times. However, the earliest written history of Wales began when the Romans invaded the area in about AD 70. The people of Wales started to practise Christianity in the 300s.
Eliana Posso, 2D
HISTORY AND RELIGION
Archaeological evidence reveals that humans settled in the coastal caves of Wales as early as 200,000 years ago. During the subsequent millennia settlers continued to move into Wales from continental Europe and lowland Britain, with the Celtic invasions beginning in about 700 BC. The island of Britain was named for a group of Celts called Brythons, or Britons.
The Romans invaded and occupied Wales in the 1st century AD. They ruled until about 400, when Rome was besieged by barbarian tribes. The Celts of Britain were left to defend themselves against invaders from Scotland, Ireland, and the Continent. By about 490 the Anglo-Saxons, who came from northern Germany, had established kingdoms in Britain. The Anglo-Saxon invasion led to the gradual retreat of the Britons to the west, where the mountains of Wales acted as a refuge.
TRADITIONS
English and Welsh are the region's two main languages. The Welsh language, which was in danger of extinction in the mid-1900s, later experienced a revival. The survival of the Welsh language was important to people who wanted to preserve the Welsh heritage. Schools now teach in both English and Welsh, and about a quarter of the people can speak Welsh. Most Welsh are Protestants and belong to the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
Welsh people celebrate the same national holidays as others in Great Britain. In addition to this they celebrate St David's Day on 1 March. St David is the patron saint of Wales.
20 Oct 2008
13 Oct 2008
Lis
Hello!
During this year we are going to know a lot of things about Lis' country, Wales.
I hope you like this first picture.
See you soon,
Miss Sanchez
Her name is Lis Morgan,she lives in Caerleon(Wales),she's twenty years old.
Her favourite food is chocolate and her favourite colour is blue.
Her favourite subject is languge and history.
She has got a dog and a cat.
Her favourite music group is Snow Patrol and Razorlight.
She likes pop and rock.
(Alexandra Muñoz and Vanessa Sanchez, 2C)
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