Wales has a population of about 3 million people who primarily speak English and Welsh. Some key facts about Wales are that Cardiff is its capital, St David is the patron saint, and rugby is the national sport. Wales has a long history of being settled by different groups, and was eventually conquered by England in the late 13th century. It gained parliamentary representation in London in 1535 and underwent industrialization in the 18th century centered around coal mining.

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2. Population: about 3 million Languages: English & Welsh Capital: Cardiff Patron saint: St David National emblems: leek, daffodil National instrument: the harp National souvenir: the lovespoon National dishes: laverbread, welsh rarebit, leek pie, cawl and puddings National sport: rugby Overview

3. Settled by waves of different migrants in ancient times Celtic farmers established Druidism Romans came in the 1st century Missionaries converted Wales to Christianity Anglo-Saxons failed to conquer it and thus, Wales was divided into small states between 9th and 11th centuries In the late 13th century Edward I conquered Wales, introduced English law and proclaimed his son the Prince of Wales During the Wars of the Roses (1453–1487) in 1485, Welshman Harri Tudur defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field and became Henry VII of England History

4. 1535 – Wales was given parliamentary representation in London 1760s : Development of open-cast coal mining – Industrialisation began In 1913 Wales dispatched over 10 million tons of coal and steel In December 1916 David Lloyd became the Prime Minister of United Kingdom In 1999 Welsh Asesembly was formed, giving Welsh its own parliament The main political parties are the Labour Party, the Party of Wales, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats More History

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