King of the United Kingdom Since September 8, 2022
First Minister of Wales
Deputy First Minister of Wales
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Since July 5, 2024
- Cardiff
- Swansea (Abertawe)
- Newport (Casnewydd)
- Wrexham (Wrecsam)
- Bangor
- Saint Asaph (Llanelwy)
- Saint Davids (Tyddewi)
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Newport (Casnewydd), Wales UK:
Wrexham (Wrecsam), Wales UK:
Bangor, Wales UK:
Saint Asaph (Llanelwy), Wales UK:
Saint Davids (Tyddewi), Wales UK:
Wales is a country in the United Kingdom characterized by mountainous terrain, rolling hills, river valleys, and coastlines along the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
📍 Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom, located on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It shares a land border with England to the east and is surrounded by water on three sides, including the Irish Sea to the north and west and the Bristol Channel to the south. Its location places it close to Ireland across the Irish Sea.
Wales’s landscape is predominantly mountainous and rugged, with much of its terrain shaped by ancient geological activity. The country is home to mountain ranges such as Snowdonia (Eryri) in the north and the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) in the south. It also features deep valleys, rolling hills, and a long, indented coastline with cliffs and sandy beaches. The climate is temperate and often wetter than much of England, supporting green countryside and natural habitats.
Historically, Wales was made up of independent Celtic kingdoms before coming under English rule in the Middle Ages. It has retained a strong cultural identity, including its own language, Welsh (Cymraeg), which is still widely spoken. Today, Wales is known for its rich traditions, historic castles, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, as well as its distinct national identity within the United Kingdom.
Historic Counties (Siroedd)
A
Anglesey County
(Ynys Môn)
B
Brecknockshire County
(Sir Frycheiniog)
C
Caernarfonshire County
(Sir Gaernarfon)
Cardiganshire County
(Sir Aberteifi)
Carmarthenshire County
(Sir Gaerfyrddin)
Denbighshire County
(Sir Ddinbych)
F
Flintshire County
(Sir y Fflint)
G
Glamorgan County
(Morgannwg)
M
Merionethshire County
(Sir Feirionnydd)
Monmouthshire County
(Sir Fynwy)
Montgomeryshire County
(Sir Drefaldwyn)
P
Pembrokeshire County
(Sir Benfro)
R
Radnorshire County
(Sir Faesyfed)
Counties are the historic geographic divisions of Wales. These counties are no longer used for modern administration but remain important for cultural and traditional identity. Total: 13
Constituent Countries (Dùthchannan co-phàirteach / Gwledydd cyfansoddol / Tíortha comhpháirteacha)
The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These countries have varying degrees of devolved governance but are not sovereign states. Total: 4
Road System (Northwest European Island Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
The United Kingdom follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Standard British Infrastructure)
Primary Plug Types: Type G
The United Kingdom uses Type G electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for the United Kingdom?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.
Examples:
.de = Germany .fr = France .it = Italy
The United Kingdom uses:
.uk
What is the ISO Code for the United Kingdom?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent countries.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as GB. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
The United Kingdom is assigned:
GB
Official ISO country name:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: GB
ISO-3 Code: GBR
ISO Numeric Code: 826
GB 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Click to Copy Flag
Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EC U+1F1E7
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🏴 "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (Land of My Fathers)
• Lyrics written by Evan James
• Music composed by James James
• First performed in 1856 and widely used as Wales’s national anthem
• Music composed by James James
• First performed in 1856 and widely used as Wales’s national anthem
🇬🇧 "God Save the King"
• Lyrics and music date to the 18th century
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
Official Motto:
"Dieu et mon droit"
(Translated from French: "God and my right")
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