Презентация, доклад “New facts about Wales”

WALES In the west of Britain one of the most beautiful parts of the BritishIsles lies – Wales. Wales is bounded on the north by the Irish Sea, on the west bySt. George's Channel,

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New facts About Wales


Слайд 2WALES
In the west of Britain one of the
most

beautiful parts of the British
Isles lies – Wales.
Wales is bounded on the north
by the Irish Sea, on the west by
St. George's Channel, and on the
south by the Bristol Channel. In
the east it borders a number of
English counties.
Wales is an area of high mountains,
deep valleys, waterfalls and lakes.

WALES  In the west of Britain one of the most beautiful parts of the BritishIsles lies

Слайд 3The Welsh Flag



The Welsh flag, called the welsh dragon.

The Welsh Flag

Слайд 4The Symbol of Wales



St. David is the patron saint of Wales. He was a monk, who lived on bread, water, herbs and leeks and died on March 1, 589 A.D. The leek became the national emblem for Wales.

The daffodil is also a Welsh national emblem because its Welsh name is translated as a type of leek.

The Symbol of Wales

Слайд 5THE PRINCE OF WALES

The first in the line of


succession to the British
throne, Charles Philip
Arthur George became
the prince of Wales in
1958.

Prince Charles

THE PRINCE OF WALES  The first in the line of succession to the British throne, Charles

Слайд 6Cathays Park – Cardiff’s renowned civic centre.


The capital of Wales is Cardiff, the largest city of Wales.
Cardiff is situated near the mouth of the Taff River. It is an important industrial city and port. It is also an administrative and educational centre.
Cathays Park – Cardiff’s renowned civic centre.    The capital of Wales is Cardiff, the

Слайд 7The National Museum of Wales




In its airy galleries the National Museum of Wales displays the panorama of Wales’ geology, botany, zoology, archeology, industry and art.
The collections are very well planned and easy to understand.
The National Museum of Wales      In its airy galleries the National Museum

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City Hall is the first part of the Civic Centre. It houses an unique series of statues of Welsh national heroes in its Marble Hall.

City Hall

Слайд 9Cardiff war Memorial from Alexandra Gardens


Cardiff war Memorial from Alexandra Gardens

Слайд 10Cardiff Castle
Cardiff castle, constructed by the

Normans in 1090, was built upon the thick outer walls of an old Roman fort. In the 19th century a wing full of richly decorated rooms was added.

Cardiff Castle    Cardiff castle, constructed by the Normans in 1090, was built upon the

Слайд 11Swansea, Sunrise



Swansea is the second largest city in Wales where mainly steel production can be found.

Swansea, Sunrise

Слайд 12South Wales




South Wales is a land of high hills and wide
valleys.

A typical landscape

The Blue Mountains

South Wales

Слайд 13Brecon Beacons National Park



Brecon Beacons National Park

Слайд 14Tenby Harbor and Castle Hill



Tenby Harbor and Castle Hill

Слайд 15Mountainous Wales
Snowy Peaks of Snowdonia


Situated

in the northwestern corner of Wales, Snowdonia National Park includes wild and rocky landscapes, such as Tryfan and Snowdon itself, as well as gentler hills such as those seen here. As can be seen from the fields in the foreground, Snowdonia, like other British national parks, is set in a working agricultural landscape with established communities.

Snowdon, view from Lake Mymbyr, Gwynedd, Wales.

Mountainous Wales     Snowy Peaks of Snowdonia Situated in the northwestern corner of Wales,

Слайд 16Mountainous Wales
Cadair Idris forms part of an east-west ridge that runs

inland from Cardigan Bay in northwest Wales. It is one of the highest peaks in Wales, rising 892 m (2,927 ft), and is popular with hikers and climbers.

The Wye River rises in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales and flows southwards into the Severn River. The wooded slopes of the Wye’s lower reaches are renowned for their natural beauty and attract many tourists to the area.

Mountainous WalesCadair Idris forms part of an east-west ridge that runs inland from Cardigan Bay in northwest

Слайд 17Snowdonia



A typical landscape

Snowdonia

Слайд 18Peak District


Wales is a highland country of old, hard rocks

Stone Boulders

Peak District               Wales

Слайд 19Skenfrith, in southeastern Wales, includes the ruins of a 13th-century castle,

bottom center, which is surrounded on all sides by an irregularly shaped stone wall. Like many other Welsh small towns and villages, Skenfrith relies on the rural land that lies outside of the industrial southern portion of Wales. Green fields of grazing land for cattle and sheep dominate the mountainous countryside of Wales.

Harlech Castle, North Wales
Harlech Castle, on the northwest coast of Wales, was one of the six Welsh strongholds built by Edward I in the late 13th century. Round watchtowers rise at each of the castle’s four corners. The castle is now a ruin.

Skenfrith, in southeastern Wales, includes the ruins of a 13th-century castle, bottom center, which is surrounded on

Слайд 20St. David’s Cathedral


Vale of Roses, Circa 1522

St. David’s Cathedral

Слайд 21St. David’s Head


Westernmost point of Wales

St. David’s Head

Слайд 22 Chepstow Castle



Founded in 1067

Chepstow Castle

Слайд 23Llanwntyd Church



Near Llanwntyd Wells

Llanwntyd Church

Слайд 24 Llandudno Bay, Wales
Formerly a fishing

village, Llandudno has become a major tourist resort. Llandudno Bay, lying between the limestone headlands of Great Orme and Little Orme, is a particularly popular destination.
Llandudno Bay, Wales    Formerly a fishing village, Llandudno has become a major tourist

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WELSH TRADITIONS


Слайд 26The Royal National Eisteddfod



Crowning of the Bard, Wales the Royal National Eistedfod is an annual arts festival held in Wales in August to celebrate Welsh literature and music. It reaches its climax when the person judged to have produced the most distinguished work in the preceding year is enthroned as the supreme bard.

The Royal National Eisteddfod

Слайд 27WELSH HERITAGE CLOTHED


Celebrating Welsh Heritage Clothed in traditional attire, Welsh children enjoy a celebration at school. Although it has been united with England since 1536, Wales has maintained its unique cultural identity. The Welsh take particular pride in their language, a pride that bilingual education programms help to reinforce. The country has produced a number of world-famous writers, including the poet Dylan Thomas.

WELSH HERITAGE CLOTHED

Слайд 28RUGBY
Rugby is the most popular sport in Wales, the principality located

on the western peninsula of the island of Great Britain. The Welsh team competes in many international matches, and most Welsh towns and villages have rugby teams. Cricket and soccer are also popular, as are fishing, hunting, hiking, and rock climbing.

Rugby Match in Wales

RUGBYRugby is the most popular sport in Wales, the principality located on the western peninsula of the

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