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Wales

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Place nameWales
Other namesCymru, Cimru, Galles, Gales, Cambria, Welsh, Walsh
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude52.517
Longitude-3.5
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names

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Originally inhabited by Celts; not subdued by Rome; was stronghold for Britons & Celts against invading Anglo-Saxons in 5th cen. AD; repulsed Danish invasions 9th cen.; saw conflict with England from 11th cen. until Edward I of England gained control.
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