56 Incredible Facts about Wales (+ why you should visit)
Looking for fun facts about Wales the country?
Wales — situated on the western edge of Great Britain, right next to England, is a picturesque, rugby-mad country inhabited by some of the friendliest people on the planet.
Famous for its rugged coastline, scenic National Parks and unique, ancient Celtic language, the land of the red dragon punches well above its weight when it comes to things to see and do here.
Whether its thrilling outdoor activities like hiking Snowdonia to stunning waterfalls like Swallow Falls in Betws-y-Coed, and not to mention all those picture-postcard castles that tell the story of Wales’ rich history.
There’s so many fascinating, fun, and weird facts about Wales that I’ve compiled them all here.
Did you know for instance, that Jack Daniels came from Wales? Or that there’s a thriving community of Welsh-speaking folk in the middle of Argentina? Me neither!
Interesting Facts about Wales [2023 Edition]
A collection of the most interesting facts about Wales, UK, including culture, food, sport, facts about the Welsh language, and history of Wales facts.
15 Interesting Facts about Wales in General
Here are 15 of the most widely-known general knowledge facts about Wales.
#1: One of only three flags worldwide to feature a dragon
Along with Bhutan and Malta, Wales is one of just three countries in the world that has a dragon on their national flag.
#2: Prince William is the current Prince of Wales
The title can only be given to the eldest son of a British sovereign (king or queen), in other words, the direct heir to the throne of the United Kingdom. Former Prince of Wales, King Charles III, was given this title in 1958 when he was just ten years old. His son Prince William succeeded him in 2022 following Charles’ ascension to the throne. He is the 22nd Prince of Wales since King Edward I bestowed the title upon his own son.
#3: The world’s first road suspension bridge
The Menai Bridge in Anglesey was the first suspension bridge in the world constructed to carry heavy traffic.
Designed by Thomas Telford, the bridge was opened on 30 January 1826. At the time, it was also the longest bridge in the world, measuring 386m (1,265 ft).
#4: Origins of the Welsh flag
The red, white and green dragon flag was officially recognised in 1959. The red dragon originates from an Arthurian legend, which told of the wizard Merlin’s vision of a red dragon. It purportedly represented the battle between the native Britons in red, and the Saxon invaders in white. The green and white represent the colours of the House of Tudor.
#5: Royal wedding rings are made of Welsh gold
The British Royal Family have been using Welsh gold for their wedding rings for centuries. The tradition was continued in the 2011 royal wedding of the Duke (the future Prince of Wales) and the Duchess of Cambridge.
#6: World’s smallest cathedral city
The city of St. David’s in Pembrokeshire is the smallest cathedral city in the world, with a population of just 2,000 residents. It’s also the only city in the UK that sits entirely within a national park.
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