Wales
Wales
Wales (pronunciation: /weɪlz/), is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south.
Etymology
The English words "Wales" and "Welsh" derive from the same Germanic root (singular Walh, plural Walha), which was itself derived from the name of the Celtic tribe known to the Romans as Volcae and which came to refer indiscriminately to all Celts and eventually to all inhabitants of the Western Roman Empire.
Related Terms
- United Kingdom: A sovereign country in northwestern Europe, off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
- Great Britain: The largest island of the British Isles, it includes the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.
- England: A country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north.
- Irish Sea: A sea between the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the north.
- Bristol Channel: A major inlet in the island of Great Britain, separating South Wales from Devon and Somerset in South West England.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wales
- Wikipedia's article - Wales
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