Part of Great Britain situated in the west of England across from Ireland's coast, Wales is one of the six Celtic nations with a population of only 3 million people.
It offers beautiful seaside landscapes, such as Gower and Pembrokeshire, and gorgeous lands in the heart of the country, like the Black Mountains and Snowdonia, convenient for hikers. You can also find testimonies of the past in castles on the northwest coast. There is a specific culture that, from the numerous music festivals to the local traditions, deserves to be discovered. You also cannot forget the important Welsh tradition of rugby.
Visit Wales and discover a history as rich as its language, and witness a past that is always reflected like a mirror in its lakes.
Lovers of the fauna and the flora will be enchanted by the natural miracles, including the protected islands and the recovery wildlife has made.
Wales contains three National Parks (included the National Park on the coast of Pembrokeshire, the only coastal National Park in the United Kingdom) and five regions that are considered "exceptionally picturesque."
But Wales have so much more to offer: two languages, more than 400 castles, the biggest collection of Impressionistic art outside of Paris and a landscape that allows you to practice any sorts of activities, such as walking, biking, climbing, golf, water sports, and paragliding, to name just a few. Numerous artists, poets and painters were inspired by Wales. You can advantage of the beauty of Wales during your study abroad.