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The Seven Wonders of Wales

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  • Which is the national flower of Wales: the daffodil or the rose?
    The daffodil
  • What is the historical significance of Overton’s yew trees?
    Some are believed to be over 1,000 years old
  • What is the capital city of Wales?
    Cardiff
  • Who is the patron saint of Wales: St David or St George?
    St David
  • What is the name of the Welsh parliament: Westminster or Senedd?
    Senedd
  • Which natural wonder in Wales is known for its healing waters?
    St Winefride’s Well
  • Why did some parishioners want to replace the bells of Gresford?
    They were too heavy to ring easily
  • How tall is Pistyll Rhaeadr?
    240 feet (73 meters)
  • The longest place name in Wales is: Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch. True or false?
    True
  • Is the name of the Welsh flag The Red Banner or Y Ddraig Goch?
    Y Ddraig Goch
  • Is Welsh a Celtic or Germanic language?
    Celtic
  • What is the name of the tallest mountain in Wales?
    Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
  • Which church is referred to as “Wrexham steeple” in a poem by an English visitor to Wales??
    St Giles’ Church
  • What kind of trees are found in Overton?
    Yew trees
  • What is the tallest single-drop waterfall in the UK called?
    Pistyll Rhaeadr
  • Which animal is the national symbol of Wales: the white horse or the red dragon?
    The red dragon
  • Who is traditionally credited with building the Llangollen Bridge in the 14th century?
    John Trevor, Bishop of St Asaph