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The 'Celtic' areas of the United Kingdom (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Cornwall) show the most genetic differences among each other. [42] The data shows that Scottish and Cornish populations share greater genetic similarity with the English than they do with other 'Celtic' populations, with the Cornish in particular being genetically ...
The mainland coastline, including Anglesey, is about 1,680 mi (2,704 km) in length. As of 2014, Wales had a population of about 3,092,000; Cardiff is the capital and largest city and is situated in the urbanised area of South East Wales. Wales has a complex geological history which has left it a largely mountainous country.
Although the United Kingdom is a unitary sovereign country, it contains three distinct legal jurisdictions in Scotland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, each retaining its own legal system even after joining the UK. [9] Since 1998, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have also gained significant autonomy through the process of devolution.
Map of the Celtic Sea which connects the coasts of the Celtic nations; Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. The seabed under the Celtic Sea is referred to as the Celtic Shelf, part of the continental shelf of Europe. The northeast portion has a depth of between 90 and 100 m (300–330 ft), increasing towards Saint George's Channel.
Wales is a country that is part of the sovereign state of the United Kingdom. [13] ISO 3166-2:GB formerly defined Wales as a principality, with England and Scotland defined as countries and Northern Ireland as a province. [51]
Map of North Wales; common modern day definition in dark red, historical definition in dark red and light red (Montgomeryshire). Map of South Wales, defined either by combining South East and South West Wales (dark red); or the historic definition (dark red and light red); there are other definitions.
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Location Atlantic Ocean; Northern Hemisphere; Eurasia (but not on the mainland) Europe. Northern Europe and Western Europe. British Isles. Great Britain (the central southern part of the island's western side) Several other islands of Wales, the largest being Anglesey; Extreme points of Wales
Relief map depicting St George's Channel and the Irish Sea Edmond Halley's solar eclipse 1715 map showing St. George's Channel. St George's Channel (Welsh: Sianel San Siôr, Irish: Muir Bhreatan [1]) is a sea channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. [2]