RIKOLA Travel blog
The travel journals of a middle age couple
Size & Geography: Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located in southwest Great Britain. It has a total area of 20,779 square kilometers (8,023 sq mi). Wales is bordered by England to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea to the west, and the Bristol Channel to the south.XX
Population: As of 2020, the estimated population of Wales is approximately 3.2 million people, with a population density of about 81 people per square kilometer (210 people per square mile).
Wales has a rich and varied history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Mesolithic era. The Romans invaded Wales in the 1st century AD, and the country was later conquered by the Normans in the 11th century. Wales became part of the Kingdom of England in the 13th century, but it maintained a degree of autonomy and cultural identity. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Wales experienced significant industrial growth, particularly in the coal mining and ironworking industries. Today, Wales is a devolved nation within the United Kingdom, with its own government and a strong sense of national identity.
Day 1 - 14th August
Day 2 - 15th August
Day 3 - 16th August
Day 4 - 17th August
Day 5 - 18th August
Day 6 - 19th August
Day 7 - 20th August
