Overview of and topical guide to Wales
Enlargeable relief map of Wales
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Wales:
Wales – a country that is part of the United Kingdom,[1] bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has an estimated population of three million and the Welsh and English languages are both official languages. The Welsh language is an important element of Welsh culture. Its decline has reversed over recent years, with Welsh speakers estimated to be around 20 per cent of the population of Wales.[2]
Geography
Geography
Environment
Environment of Wales
Natural geographic features
Regions
Regions of Wales; common models:
- Two region model:
- Four region model:
Other models exist
Administrative divisions
Administrative divisions of Wales
Local government
Local government in Wales
Preserved counties
Preserved counties of Wales
Historic counties
Historic counties of Wales
Former Districts
Districts of Wales
Cities
Cities of Wales
Demography
Demographics of Wales
Government and politics
Politics of Wales
Branches of the government
Government of Wales
Executive
- Head of government: First Minister of Wales
- Welsh Government
- Wales Office (Department of UK Government) – it is primarily responsible for carrying out the few functions remaining with the Secretary of State for Wales that have not been transferred already to the Senedd; and for securing funds for Wales as part of the annual budgetary settlement.
Legislative
Judicial
Law and order in Wales
Military
Military of Wales within the Military of the United Kingdom
Local government in Wales
Local government in Wales