Wales isn't an independent state, it is A part of GREAT BRITAIN (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND+NORTHERN IRELAND).
It is situated in the SOUTH- WEST of Britain.It has a population of about three million and the capital is Cardiff.Most of the population live in the industrial southERN PART of the cOuntry.
The north of Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain.
There are spectacular lakes,valleys and rivers THERE.
There are also wonderful mountains, including Snowdon, Britain's second-highest mountain.
Two languages spoken in Wales ARE: English and Welsh.
Welsh is a Celtic language and is one of the oldest languages in Europe.Only 20% of the OVERALL population of Wales speak Welsh, but in the small villages AND towns of west and north Welas,about 75% of people speak it WELSH as their first language.
The two main industries in the north are tourusm and farMing (FARMING IS NOT REALLY CONSIDERED TO BE AN INDUSTRY).Many people FOR walkS and climbING in the mountains or go kayaking IN the rivers.There are lots of sheep farms in the hills,but it is difficult to make money from sheep farming,and many farms ARE closing DOWN.Young people have difficulty finding jobs in north Wales and many of them are leaving to get jobs in the city.