Let's visit Wales!Click on the map points to see some intersting places to visit in Wales
(e.g. North, North West, South, East, West)
(e.g. picture taken from the sky 'google maps')
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.
A symbol is a picture on the map that represents something in the real world.
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.
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This is a picture of Caernarfon castle. Every year, thousands of people visit the castle.
This is a picture of Canolfan Tryweryn, Y Bala. Visitors visit the centre for white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
This is a picture of St. David's cathedral. Many visitors visit the cathedral on a pilgrimage around Wales. Dewi Sant lived in the area in the 6th Century!
This is the highest mountain in Wales: 1085m above sea level. Many visitors climb Snowdon every year or take the train up to the summit.
Zip World: Zip World offers a unique range of adventures in the heart of Snowdonia. It includes a pair of zip lines, a mile long, where riders can exceed 100mph, 500ft high.
Bounce Below: The surreal experience of Bounce Below is unlike anything seen before. Huge nets are hung in the old slate cavern underground, at varying levels, creating giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels.
Big Pit is a National Coal Museum and was a working coal mine from 1860 to 1980.
Many people visit Skomer Island by boat to observe the wildlife including dolphins, seals and colourful puffins.
Barry Island is very popular with tourists for its seaside resort and amusement centres.