Welcome to Wales Croeso i Gymru

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Welcome to WalesCroeso i Gymru

• A Quiz by Mr D Walton and Mr S Willis

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Images of Wales

• Here are two images of Wales.
• Can you draw and label three more images of Wales
  on your worksheet?

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Wales in the UK

• Use this map of the United Kingdom to answer
  question 2.

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The Population of Wales

• The total population of Wales is 3,500,000.
• The graph on the right shows the distribution of
  these people.
• The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.

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Physical features of Wales

• Here is a map showing the physical features of
  the Welsh landscape.
• Name two mountains, one in the North and one in
  the South on your worksheet.

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Settlement

• After looking at the physical landscape of Wales
  we now look at the Human Geography of the
  country.
• This map illustrates the major towns and cities
  of Wales. Note the major towns and cities on your
  worksheet.

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Communication

• This shows the major forms of transport and
  communication between Wales and other countries.
• Note on your worksheet the roads that link North
  Wales with South Wales and South Wales with
  London.

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Economic Wales

• The job type of people in Wales has changed over
  the years.
• 50 Years ago the economy was dominated by the
  coal industry.
• There is only one working mine left in Wales.

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Employment in Wales

• There are high levels of unemployment in Wales.
• To bring more employment to Wales the Welsh
  Development Agency attracts Overseas Industry to
  the country to replace the old coal industry

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Old Industrial Wales

• This is the type of job people would have done in
  Wales 50 to 100 years ago.
• There has been a decline in this type of job with
  many mines closing.

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New Industrial Wales

• In Wales there has been a change in industry to
  help the economy.
• New industry from other countries such as USA and
  Japan have brought hi-tech jobs to the country.

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Tourism in Wales

• Wales is a very picturesque country with
  Mountains and National Parks.
• Name two National Parks in Wales on your
  worksheet.

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Famous Welsh People

• Here is a map showing just some of the world
  famous people who were born in Wales.
• Can you name three more famous Welsh people not
  on the map.

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Activity

• Imagine you work for the Welsh Tourist Board,
  prepare a poster to attract people to Wales.
  Complete this by opening a Word document and
  using the cut and paste facility select
  information and pictures from the following
  website
• http//www.visitwales.com/ Simply click on it to
  go there NOW!