Llan! Aber! Caer!Did you know that there are many places names in Wales beginning with 'Llan', 'Aber' or 'Caer'?
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A person who visits a place for pleasure.
The main tool used by geographers. Maps show features in a plan view as birds see it from above.
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A small picture of each of the symbols used on the map, along with a written description of the meaning of each of these symbols.
A division of country by local government, e.g. Gwynedd.
An area of land which is controlled by its own government, e.g. Wales.
The city that is the official seat of government in the country, e.g. Cardiff
A place of outstanding beauty, e.g. Snowdonia National Park.
How people move and travel from one place to another.
A product that has been made in Wales, e.g. Dŵr Tŷ Nant.
Why do you think there are so many places beginning with 'Caer', Llan' or 'Aber' in Wales? Click on these places names to find out.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'llan' means a piece of land around a church or the church itself. 'llan' also remembers the names of saints.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'aber' means the estuary or mouth of a river or the place where it flows into the sea or another river.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
'caer' means a castle or a fortress with soldiers to protect it. There are many places beginning with 'Caer' in Wales, for example, Caerdydd, the capital of Wales.
How many places do think there are in Wales beginning with 'Llan', 'Aber' or 'Caer'?
That's right! In total, there are around 334 places beginning with 'Llan', 70 places beginning with 'Aber' and 14 places beginning with 'Caer'! We'll now look at a small selection of the places with these names.
So close! In total, there are around 334 places beginning with 'Llan', 70 places beginning with 'Aber' and 14 places beginning with 'Caer'! We'll now look at a small selection of the places with these names.
Not quite! In total, there are around 334 places beginning with 'Llan', 70 places beginning with 'Aber' and 14 places beginning with 'Caer'! We'll now look at a small selection of the places with these names.