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| − | '''Glamorgan''' (Welsh: Sir | + | '''Glamorgan''', occasionally '''Glamorganshire''', (Welsh: ''Morgannwg'' or ''Sir Forgannwg'') is a traditional county in south [[Wales]]. It includes the two largest cities in Wales, [[Cardiff]] and [[Swansea]], an area of rich lowland agricultural countryside, and upland valleys formerly famous for the mining of [[coal]]. The county lies on the north shore of the [[Bristol Channel]]. Since 1996, a number of unitary authorities have been responsible for local government in Glamorgan.<ref>http://www.glamro.gov.uk/</ref> |
As of 2013, Glamorgan had a population of 1,321,460, just under half of the total population of Wales. | As of 2013, Glamorgan had a population of 1,321,460, just under half of the total population of Wales. | ||
Revision as of 11:55, December 4, 2024
Glamorgan, occasionally Glamorganshire, (Welsh: Morgannwg or Sir Forgannwg) is a traditional county in south Wales. It includes the two largest cities in Wales, Cardiff and Swansea, an area of rich lowland agricultural countryside, and upland valleys formerly famous for the mining of coal. The county lies on the north shore of the Bristol Channel. Since 1996, a number of unitary authorities have been responsible for local government in Glamorgan.[1]
As of 2013, Glamorgan had a population of 1,321,460, just under half of the total population of Wales.
Popular culture
The singer Tom Jones, famed for his "full-throated, robust, baritone voice" was born in Pontypridd, Glamorgan and, since his rise to international prominence in the 1960s, has been one of the most famous Welsh people worldwide.