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Wales has a complex
geology gives a wide variety of scenery. The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales. Led by the First Minister, it is responsible for many issues, including health, education,
economic development, culture, the environment and transport. The National Assembly for Wales is the representative body with legislative powers in devolved areas. It has sixty elected members and
meets in the Senedd. Wales has many interesting places to visit such as the CAT's Visitor Centre which can be found nestled in the hillsides of Southern Snowdonia, is Europe's leading
environmental display centre. The seven-acre display site, includes exciting interactive displays that demonstrate the incredible power of wind, water and sun and has working examples of
environmentally responsible buildings, energy conservation, organic growing and composting. On arrival, you ascend 180ft (60m) via an amazing cliff railway - powered entirely by water. You can sit back and take in the magnificent mountain vista before exploring the inspiring
array of exhibits. The Centre is a great place for children, packed full of interactive displays to keep little hands and feet busy for hours. There is a special programme of holiday
activities which are both fun and educational. Off-peak there is an air of tranquillity, the perfect time to enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna that
flourishes around the site, to take a stroll around the fascinating organic gardens or enjoy a leisurely meal in our whole food restaurant. The main population and industrial areas are in south
Wales
consisting of the cities of Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, and surrounding areas. Much of Wales's beautiful and diverse landscape is mountainous,
particularly in the north and central regions. The mountains were shaped during the last ice age, the Devensian glaciation. The highest mountains
in Wales are in Snowdonia, and include Snowdon, Brecon Beacons and to the south the Cambrian Mountains in mid-Wales,
It ranges from the south coast's superb carboniferous limestone scenery, to the salt-marshes and dune systems in the north. Inland, the most prominent features are the large areas of Common, dominated
by sandstone heath ridges including the soaring sweep of Cefn Bryn. Secluded valleys have rich deciduous woodland and the traditional agricultural landscape is a patchwork of fields characterised by
walls, stone-faced banks and hedgerows. The official languages in Wales are English and Welsh, the welsh language act 1993 provide that the Welsh and English languages should be
treated on a basis of equality. Public bodies are required to prepare and implement a Welsh Language Scheme. Thus the Welsh Assembly, local councils, police forces, fire services and the health sector
use Welsh as an official language, issuing official literature and publicity in Welsh, All road signs in Wales are in English and Welsh, including both versions of place names where names or versions
exist in both languages e.g. Caerdydd and "Cardiff". |
