Wales

Country within the United Kingdom

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3,107,494. It has a total area of 21,218 square kilometres (8,192ย sqย mi) and over 2,700 kilometres (1,680ย mi) of coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff.

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Two of the biggest names in British Olympic cycling history believe Wales' Emma Finucane can star for Team GB in Paris.
8 hours ago • BBC Sport

Archive footage as Wales hosted Manchester United in a one-off game to commemorate the 1969 investiture of the then Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.
12 hours ago • BBC Sport
The chief executive of AstraZeneca has criticised a public health body for refusing to make one of its breast cancer treatments available to NHS patients in..
2 days ago • Sky News
Jeremiah Azu is the only Welshman in history to have run 100 metres in less than 10 seconds and now has his sights on Paris 2024 success.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

The Welsh parliament has been recalled from summer recess so members can vote for a new first minister.
Credit: Sky News - Published 2 days ago

BBC Sport Wales profiles the 31 Welsh athletes heading to the 2024 Olympics.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago

Wales will have a new first minister by mid-September, Welsh Labour have announced.ย 
6 days ago • Sky News
Ray Reardon, who dominated snooker in the 1970s, was "a giant of the game" and "one of the best sportspeople ever from Wales".
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

A year before naming Cory Hill captain, Wales coach met victim of house attack involving the player.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is found guilty of failing to identify himself as the motorist who committed a driving offence in Wales.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Head coach Warren Gatland says he made a mistake by giving Cory Hill the Wales captaincy after the lock pulled out of the victory against Queensland Reds because..
1 week ago • BBC Sport
A 79th minute try from Wales replacement scrum-half Kieran Hardy sealed a much-needed win for Warren Gatland's side against Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

A 79th minute try from Wales replacement scrum-half Kieran Hardy sealed a much-needed win for Warren Gatland's side against Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
1 week ago • BBC Sport
Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland have been drawn against Croatia and Wales will take on Slovakia in the first round of Euro 2025 play-offs.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland have been drawn against Croatia and Wales will take on Slovakia in the first round of Euro 2025 play-offs.
1 week ago • BBC Sport
These Year 9 pupils in the Vale of Glamorgan have never known a time when they could bring their phones to school.
1 week ago • Sky News
There have been plenty of dark days over the last 12 months but Warren Gatland's side are looking for one final ray of hope in Australia's 'Sunshine State'.
1 week ago • BBC Sport
What are the permutations for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in Friday's Euro 2025 play-off draw?
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

A man from Wales who smuggled a salmon up his sleeve has been fined.
1 week ago • Sky News
Former St Helens rugby league wing Regan Grace will make his Wales rugby union debut against Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Queensland Reds target the scalp of Warren Gatland's side as Wales play their last match of the season in an uncapped game in Brisbane.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Queensland Reds target the scalp of Warren Gatland's side as Wales play their last match of the season in an uncapped game in Brisbane.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Trains in Wales are set to serve up seaweed on a new limited edition menu.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Vaughan Gething has said he will step down as first minister of Wales after four ministers quit his government calling for him to go.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Watch some of Jess Fishlock's finest Wales strikes after she became the nation's all-time leading scorer with a goal in the Euro 2025 win against Kosovo.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

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