Wales in numbers
How many people speak Welsh in Wales? (%)
20
What languages are spoken in Wales?
English and Welsh
What is the festival about?
a mix of music, dance and theatre
What kind of farming is Wales known for?
sheep
What's the name of the highest point? - 1085m
Snowdon
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
How many people join the Eisteddfod festival every year?
150 000 visitors
Which industries were important in the beginning of the 20th century?
coal and steel
How many sheep are there for every person?
3-4 sheep per person
What is the "national sport"?
rugby
What kind of language is Welsh?
a Celtic language
Why do people visit Wales? (name 3)
nature, surfing, climbing, festivals, culture
How many people live in Wales?
about 3 million (3.06 m)
What's the name of the stadium in Cardiff?
Millennium Stadium
Why is the festival important for the Welsh language?
promotes the language and the culture; all official events are in Welsh
Why do people visit Cardiff? (name 3 reasons)
1 - one of Britain's favourite cities
2 - to see the old castle
3 - it's the capital
4 - Watch the Welsh Parliament
5 - it's Wales's largest city
How big is Wales?
about 20 800 km² (20 779)
Name a famous writer who was born in Wales
e.g. Ronald Dahl
How far back goes the Eisteddfod?
1176 (12th century)
How many tourists visit Cardiff every year?
over 300 000