3. Wales is located on
a peninsula in
central-west Britain.
Its area, the size of
Wales, is about
20,779 km². It is
about 274 km (170
miles) north-south
and 97 km (60
miles) east-west.
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8. SymbolS of WaleS
The leek had
been recognized
as the emblem of
Wales since the
middle of the
16th century.
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The daffodil is also a
Welsh national
emblem because its
Welsh name is
translated as a type of
leek.
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The Red Dragon of
Wales, although
perhaps of Chinese
origin, was introduced
to Britain by the
Romans some eighteen
hundred years ago.
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A favourite souvenir
for the tourists is a
Welsh love spoon.
They are made of
wood and are carved
very beautifully.
13. Rugby
Rugby is the
national game of
Wales. The rules
of the game are
quite difficult. A
team consists of
fifteen players.
The game is
played with egg-
shaped ball.
