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	Wales/Temp
		Wales has been a principality -- since the 13th century, initially under the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, and later under his grandson, Llywelyn the Last, who took the title Prince of Wales around 1258, and was recognised by the English Crown in 1277 by the Treaty of Aberconwy.
		Glyn Dwr was proclaimed Prince of Wales, and sought assistance from the French, but by 1409 his forces were scattered under the attacks of King Henry IV of England and further measures imposed against the Welsh.
		The Prince of Wales is a title given by the reigning British monarch to his or her eldest son, but in modern times the Prince does not live in Wales or have anything to do with its administration or government, although he visits frequently.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/wa/Wales___Temp.html (853 words)

	Wales
		Wales is located on Cape Prince of Wales, at the western tip of the Seward Peninsula, 111 miles northwest of Nome.
		Wales became a major whaling center due to its location along migratory routes, and it was the region's largest and most prosperous village, with more than 500 residents.
		The economy of Wales is based on subsistence hunting and fishing, trapping, Native arts and crafts, and some mining.
	www.kawerak.org /tribalHomePages/wales/areainfo.html (565 words)

	News Wales > Agriculture > More Welsh farmers in the red
		The agricultural industry and the rural economy of Wales is still on its knees.
		The survey in Wales shows that more Welsh farms are making a loss in the year 2001-2002 than in the previous year.
		However, the news was mixed in terms of farm diversification in the rural economy in Wales.
	www.newswales.co.uk /?section=Agriculture&F=1&id=5731 (361 words)

	Economy of Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wales is famous for its sheep, of which there is a population of more than 10 million, outnumbering the human population of more than three to one.
		In south west Wales and the Valleys, both employment and wages are generally lower, with the exception of pay in Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot (which have a substantial number of skilled manufacturing jobs).
		North Wales is served by the A55 'expressway' trunk road.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_Wales (1626 words)

	Wales: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Wales lies west of England and is separated from England by the Cambrian Mountains.
		Wales is generally hilly; the Snowdon range in the northern part culminates in Mount Snowdon (3,560 ft, 1,085 m), Wales's highest peak.
		Wales will remain part of the UK, and the secretary of state for Wales and members of parliament from Welsh constituencies will continue to have seats in parliament.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0777807.html (647 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Wales economy 'falling behind' UK
		A report into the state of the economy in Wales has painted a less than optimistic forecast.
		The quarterly report to the Welsh Assembly's economic development committee warns that the outlook for the region is "not particularly optimistic".
		The February 2001 regional economic forecast for Wales from Cambridge Econometrics predicts growth for 2001 at 2.4% - compared with 3.0% for the UK.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/1385741.stm (319 words)

	Knowledge Economy in Wales
		From a reliance on traditional manufacturing industries, like coal and steel, Wales in the 21st Century is becoming internationally recognised as the place to establish and grow high technology, knowledge-driven busineses.
		The Institute not only propels Wales into the forefront of international research into the fast growing telecommunications sector, but will drive the development of a communications cluster around the City, attracting high-value, knowledge-driven companies to the area, and delivering considerable and sustainable economic benefits for the Welsh knowledge economy.
		Wales is leading the way in broadband access, with 99% of the population of Wales already having access to broadband technology, a key factor in the continued transformation of Wales into a knowledge-driven, innovative, successful and sustainable economic force.
	www.egovmonitor.com /node/4634/print (759 words)

	Eurostat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Wales is an important producer of parts and sub-assemblies for the automotive industries: Ford has a large engine plant at Bridgend in south Wales and Bosch have a car component factory nearby.
		Tourism too is an important part of the Welsh economy; nearly 13 million trips (11.9 million by UK residents and 0.9 million from overseas) of one night or more were made in Wales in 2002.
		Wales had 133 kilometres of motorways in 2003, up from 120 kilometres in 1990.
	forum.europa.eu.int /irc/dsis/regportraits/info/data/en/ukl_eco.htm (712 words)

	Economy in Wales looking good for 2003
		The year saw Wales recover from the mild recession it experienced in 2001 when output fell by 0.7%, with growth in 2002 set at a healthy 1.8%, slightly above the UK average.
		The South Wales office market continues to be characterised by a shortage of prime space, notably in the main city centres.
		The industrial sector in Wales continues to feel the effects of the disappointing economic performance in the US and Europe, with the level of inward investment in sectors such as electronics falling dramatically.
	www.gvagrimley.co.uk /x505.xml (726 words)

	News Wales > Business > St David's Day cheer for Welsh economy
		In Wales, the confidence index stands at +12.8, making Wales one of the most confident regions in the UK as a whole, behind only Scotland, London and the Northern region.
		Businesses in Wales are also expecting both turnover and profits to rise at a faster pace over the next twelve months when compared to the previous twelve months.
		Finance professionals in Wales also expect that salary raises will remain at much the same rate in the coming twelve months as they were in the previous twelve months at 3.0 per cent.
	www.newswales.co.uk /?section=Business&F=1&id=8495 (336 words)

	Business in the Economy
		In the past the prosperity of South Wales was based on a huge demand for coal.
		The social costs of a market economy are illustrated in the unemployment and poverty of the former mining areas: in particular the impact on young people.
		One alternative is to introduce more planning into the economy, investing in things which would benefit a wide range of people, such as improved public transport, health and schools.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/tvchoice/tvc42x.htm (499 words)

	News Wales > Business
		24/11/2006 - Wales is failing to compete with the rest of the UK in business research and development, said Welsh Liberal Democrat Enterprise, Innovation and Networks spokesperson, Kirsty Williams, today.
		The IT website Ping Wales reports that staff concerned were found to hav...
		The resort had an average score of 82.9%, compared with the Welsh average of 80.5% and UK average of 81%.
	www.newswales.co.uk /?section=Business&F=1&id=8495 (1282 words)

	ITWALES.COM - SMEs buoyed as Welsh economy in good shape (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Welsh economy is in good shape, according to an economic report by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
		The robust economy that Wales is witnessing is set to sustain SMEs in the country and the second quarter of 2006 has overtaken the first quarter of this year in terms of economic progress.
		The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) output league put Wales ahead of Scotland, the East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside and Northern Ireland in terms of the country’s rate of economic expansion.
	www.itwales.com /799370.htm (219 words)

	World Cities Alliance - UK - Cardiff Wales. Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		As the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff is the main engine of growth in the Welsh economy and conveys economic, social and cultural benefits across the wider region.
		The economy of Cardiff and adjacent areas makes up nearly 20% of Welsh GDP and 40% of the Cityâs workforce are daily in-commuters from the surrounding South Wales area.
		Cardiff is the main financial and business services centre in Wales and as such, the sector provides employment for 20% of the Cityâs workforce.
	www.worldcitiesalliance.com /index.cfm/5924 (389 words)

	Hydrogen Wales
		Sustainably produced hydrogen can be the basis of a low carbon economy, delivering a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants, with the associated benefit of security of supply and the possibility of an infrastructure based on distributed generation.
		The objective of this project was to place Wales in a position to create wealth and employment by taking full advantage of the opportunities presented by the ongoing transition to a hydrogen economy.
		As part of this a showcase event “Hydrogen and The New Energy Economy” was hosted by UKSHEC and attended by the Minister for Economic Development and Transport in Wales, Andrew Davies.
	www.h2wales.org.uk (659 words)

	Map 4 Travel - Wales Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Many aspects of the economy of Scotland are covered in the article on the United Kingdom.
		Britain had the world’s leading economy: Its overseas trade thrived, its standard of living rose steadily, and its citizens pioneered industrial innovations.
		With the growth of the economies of other nations in the 20th century, the British economy remained relatively strong.
	www.map4travel.com /world/europe/wales/economyindex.php (480 words)

	The Church in Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The local church benefits across Wales from the expertise of a total of 130 Project related staff and over 1500 volunteers at different levels.
		The Church and Society Officer represents the Church in Wales on the Cytûn International Affairs Group and convenes a task group working on preparing a Globalisation Consultation in 2004.
		The Church in Wales Economy Group – This group has met twice and is currently working in 3 task groups - the spirituality of organisations, future proposals for involvements in other organisations, and a vision for the economy in Wales.
	www.churchinwales.org.uk /gb/cmm_june2003_cands.html (477 words)

	Careers Wales Online
		Increasing the skills and qualifications of the workforce is essential to enable Wales to compete in the global economy.
		Careers Walesâ Workforce Development Programme is here to help low-skilled employees to improve both their skills and qualifications.
		As an independent and impartial body, Careers Wales can be your guide to whatâs best for you and your staff.
	www.careerswales.com /search/article.asp?language_id=EN&id=511 (434 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Where now for the Welsh economy?
		The professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, David Brooksbank, said the focus for Wales as a whole had to be on creating a knowledge-based economy, as well as entrepreneurs.
		Independent research by analysts Business Strategies found that, in the 10 years up to 2001, Bridgend had the second fastest growing economy in Wales and ninth fastest in the UK in terms of jobs created.
		Team Wales as it was known, brought together officials from the assembly, the WDA, local authorities, the job centres and the training agencies, to limit the impact on the workforce.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/4463160.stm (782 words)

	Welsh Conservatives - News Story - Challenging Labour on education and the economy in Wales
		The appointments come at a crucial time for both sectors, with the wind-up of the Wales Tourist Board and the education quango ELWa at the beginning of April.
		As well as having serious concerns about the quango wind-up, Welsh Conservatives are opposed to Labour's plans for the compulsory registration of hotels and guest houses in Wales, which will heap un-necessary extra bureaucracy on the industry.
		"The state of our economy and the provision of education and lifelong learning are vital for the future of a vibrant, world class Wales.
	www.conservatives.com /wales/story.cfm?obj_id=127704 (437 words)

	Finance Wales - News
		“Seedcorn” loans from Finance Wales totalling £400,000 levered a further £800,000 of investment from the private sector — which in turn funded the start of a raft of new businesses stemming from research work and know-how in Welsh higher education institutions.
		The businesses ranged from health and well-being specialists at Newport to a renewable energy co-operative at Swansea and to an Aberystwyth company whose unique expertise is helping sheep farmers recover from the foot and mouth epidemic.
		As well as interest-free loans of up to £25,000, Finance Wales’ Spinout Programme offers a wide range of advice and backing to both academics and students who want to make commercial use of their skills and knowledge by starting their own businesses.
	www.financewales.co.uk /eng/news.php/id=52 (547 words)

	News Wales > Politics
		Mr Hain is reported as claiming a Labour government in London would not necessarily agree to bids for leg...
		The blockade, known as Faslane 365, is aiming to cause a whole year of disruption at the Trident British nuc...
		The debate is entitled: The conduct of Government Policy in relation to the war in...
	www.newswales.co.uk /?section=Politics&F=1&id=6588 (1328 words)

	The Welsh Language - Homecoming Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		There is a bilingual policy throughout Wales and Welsh and English appear together on official signs.
		Welsh is one of Europe's oldest and most lyrical languages often referred to as the "language of heaven." Closely related to the languages of its Celtic neighbours in Cornwall and Brittany, Welsh has been spoken in Wales for many thousands of years.
		In the workplace, the ability to speak and write Welsh is a valuable skill and the use of Welsh is encouraged wherever possible.
	www.homecomingwales.com /gettoknow_language.php (256 words)

	Fuel Cell Today - A Vision of the Hydrogen Economy in Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Central to this process were two seminars held in March and June 2004 and organised by the WDA led Hydrogen Valley Initiative and the University of Glamorgan’s Hydrogen Research Unit.
		These seminars helped to identify the important aspects of a future hydrogen economy in Wales and ways in which Wales could gain an advantage through the transition.
		The information from this consultation exercise and the views of the participants have been collated into a vision of a hydrogen economy for Wales and a route map defining potential strategic development towards the hydrogen economy in Wales, including the requirements for the successful introduction of a hydrogen economy in Wales.
	www.fuelcelltoday.com /FuelCellToday/IndustryInformation/IndustryInformationExternal/Reports/DisplayReport/0,1620,966,00.html?Category= (184 words)

	MavicaNET - Economy: Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		An independently-managed subsidiary of the Welsh Development Agency, Finance Wales Plc has been established with the benefit of public, European and private sector backing to help small and medium sized businesses in Wales to realise their true potential for innovation and growth.
		Finance Wales’ funds and support services are tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide variety of business and community enterprises.
		Brewing Welsh Ales from its brewery at Swansea in the heart of South Wales.
	www.mavicanet.com /lite/tur/31752.html (397 words)

	House of Commons Standing Committee (pt 1)
		The Leader of the House of Commons, Secretary of State for Wales and Lord Privy Seal (Peter Hain): The First Minister and I have regular bilateral meetings and tourism is one of the many subjects that we discuss.
		As a result of the foot and mouth outbreak, Farming Connect and the Wales tourist board have been promoting the development of farm tourism, but one of their schemes has run into a little problem.
		It was a rather taxing day for me in other respects, but the trip brought home to me what a beautiful part of Wales it is. There are opportunities for increased tourism, and the attention that that project receives is to be welcomed.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200203/cmstand/welshg/st030624/am/30624s01.htm (1583 words)

	Leading Wales Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Developed by a consortium of professional institutes, voluntary and public sector bodies as well as private companies, the awards seek to recognise and celebrate personal achievement in outstanding leadership and management in Wales.
		The organisations within the consortium share a passionate and professional belief that outstanding leadership (in all sectors) is the key driver of the growth of the economy of Wales.
		The Leading Wales Awards 2006 is looking for nominees in all sectors, whatever their role and responsibilities within their business or organisation.
	www.leadingwalesawards.com /index.htm (229 words)

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	Wales: Economy
		N Wales is characterized by farms and pastoral highlands.
		The industrial wealth of Wales is concentrated in the southern counties bordering on the Bristol Channel.
		), tinplate and copper foundries, and the once-rich S Wales coal fields.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0861848.html (150 words)

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