Chapter 2 · What Is the UK?
Snowdonia and Welsh Geography
Source: Handbook p.60
Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales covering 838 square miles (2,170 square kilometres). Its most well-known landmark is Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. The park attracts walkers, climbers and tourists. Wales has a rich Celtic heritage, with the Welsh language taught in schools and universities. The Welsh dragon features on the Welsh flag but not on the Union Flag.
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