10 Random Facts About Wales

10 Random Facts About Wales Mount Everest was named after Welshman Sir George Everest from Gwernvale, Breconshire. Only 21% of the entire Welsh population of Wales can speak the native language. Sut wyt i? Gwych! Sheep vs Humans 8.9 million 3.1 million Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll- Ilantysiliogogogoch is believed to be the longest place name in the world! It translates as "The church of St. Mary in the hollow of white hazel trees near the rapid whirlpool by St. Tysilio's of the red cave". Lawn Tennis first appeared in Wales in the 1800's! Wales is believed to have more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Famous Welsh Faces 200 2 JAIG Sir Anthony Hopkins Ryan Giggs Tom Jones The Welsh motto is "Cymru am byth" which means One of the most well known traditional dishes are Welsh Cakes. Unlike scones, they are not usually eaten with an accompaniment. The capital city, Cardiff was the first UK city to be twinned with a Chinese city, Xiamen in 1983. infographic by.. Cardiff placestostayin @stayincardiff www.placestostayincardiff.co.uk Piktochart I make information beautiful