Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and also the largest. The other major cities in the country include Bangor, Swansea, Newport, Bangor, and St Davids. The official languages of Wales are Welsh and English. There are also a few speakers of Bengali and Cantonese in the country. Christianity is the dominant religion while there are also a number of adherents of Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
The politics and administration of Wales takes place in the framework of a constitutional monarchy. The Monarch is the head of state; the present monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has reigned since February 6, 1952. Carwyn Jones is the First Minister. As Wales is part of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister of the country is also responsible for the governance of Wales. The current Prime Minister is David Cameron.
British pound sterling denoted by the ISO 4217 code GBP is the official currency of the territory of Wales. Services is the largest sector employing the majority of the population. Industries and agriculture also form a significant part of the Welsh economy.
Owing to the picturesque scenery of the place, Wales is slowly evolving as a tourist destination. Snowdonia National Park is the second largest National Park in England and Wales and is one of the most visited places in the country. The Museum of Welsh Life is the most popular tourist attraction in Wales, attracting over 600,000 visitors annually. The country is home to a number of castles and gothic like structures; the notable ones are the Caernarfon Castle or Caerphilly Castle, Bridgend Castle, Denbighshire Castle, and the Carmarthenshire Castle.
