Wales

Wales lies west of England and is separated from England by the Cambrian Mountains and land area is comprised of 8,019 sq mi . It is bordered on the northwest, west, and south by the Irish Sea and on the northeast and east by England. It is generally hilly with rocky coastlines. Agriculture is the major industry.

Until 1999, Wales was ruled solely by the UK government and a secretary of state. In the referendum of Sept. 18, 1997, Welsh citizens voted to establish a National Assembly. Wales will remain part of the UK, and the secretary of state for Wales and members of Parliament from Welsh constituencies will continue to have seats in Parliament. Both English and the Welsh languages are spoken as shown on the first picture below.