What cities are in South Wales?

Cities. 1 Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) (Glamorgan) – the thriving and trendy capital city of Wales. 2 Newport (Casnewydd) (Monmouthshire) – Wales’ third-largest city. 3 Swansea (Abertawe) (Glamorgan) – Wales’ city by the sea and second-largest urban centre – spectacular sandy beaches await you.

Is South Wales in London?

Wales is one of the countries within the UK and is bordered by England. South Wales is about two hours drive from London and has some of the lowest living costs in the UK. Wales is best known for its beautiful scenery, fascinating history, friendly locals and vibrant cities.

Which country is South Wales?

South Wales (Welsh: De Cymru) is a loosely defined region of Wales bordered by England to the east and mid Wales to the north. It has a population of around 2.2 million, almost three-quarters of the whole of Wales, including 400,000 in Cardiff, 250,000 in Swansea and 150,000 in Newport.

What parts are South Wales?

Regions[edit] Due to the large populations of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire they are divided into twelve local authorities namely Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil.

What is South Wales famous for?

Wales has a famous history of coal mining, with Cardiff and Barry Docks in South Wales at one time being the biggest exporters of coal in the world.

Is South Wales in Australia?

New South Wales (commonly abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east.

What part of England is Wales in?

Wales is on the island of Great Britain, to the west of England, and covers an area of 20,782 square kilometres (8,024 square miles). That’s around half the size of the Netherlands, a similar size to Slovenia and slightly smaller than the US state of New Jersey.

Is Wales a country or part of England?

Although Wales is part of the United Kingdom and shares a border with England, it is a country in its own right. But, it hasn’t always been. Technically, Wales has only officially been recognised as a country since December 2011 by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

Is South Wales a good place to live?

“South Wales is a welcoming and affordable place to live, with a fantastic quality of life and great schools,” he says. “We have bustling towns such as Cowbridge and Penarth on our doorstep, as well as beautiful countryside.

What language do they speak in Wales?

Welsh
English
Wales/Official languages