Is Wales rich or poor?

More than one in five people in Wales were living in poverty between 2001 and 2016. However, in 2018, according to OECD and Eurostat data, gross domestic product (GDP) in Wales was £75 billion, an increase of 3.3\% from 2017. GDP per head in Wales in 2018 was £23,866, an increase of 2.9\% on 2017.

What are the main features of Wales?

Wales has a varied geography with strong contrasts. In the south, flat coastal plains gives way to valleys, then to ranges of hills and mountains in mid and north Wales. There are three national parks and five areas of outstanding natural beauty, which cover a quarter of the land mass of Wales.

What makes Wales different from England?

Wales has been politically linked with England since 1542. Wales was an independent country until it was defeated by the English army. Wales has some independence in making it’s own laws, but it is still very much part of the UK political system.

Is Wales the poorest country in Europe?

Wales has finally lost its status as the poorest part of the UK, having swapped places with the North East of England. According to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics in 2018, gross domestic product per head of population in Wales was £23,866, compared to the North East of England at £23,569.

What is the relief of Wales?

Relief. Glaciers during the Pleistocene Epoch (about 2,600,000 to 11,700 years ago) carved much of the Welsh landscape into deeply dissected mountains, plateaus, and hills, including the north-south–trending Cambrian Mountains, a region of plateaus and hills that are themselves fragmented by rivers.

What is the capital of Wales?

Cardiff
Wales/Capitals

Cardiff, Welsh Caerdydd, city and capital of Wales. Cardiff exists as both a city and a county within the Welsh unitary authority system of local government. It is located within the historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg) on the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the River Taff, about 150 miles (240 km) west of London.

Is Wales more beautiful than England?

But according to one guide book England and Scotland are more beautiful than Wales. Rough Guides published a list of the 20 most beautiful countries in the world as voted by its readers. Wales came in at 10th place, sandwiched between Slovenia and America.

Why do people want to go to Wales?

The green rolling hills and atmospheric scenery of Wales have inspired many. The landscape is wild, rich and beautiful with plenty to explore. There are the pristine lakes and rivers, the mountains to climb, such as Snowdon, the world-class beaches and the coastal paths.