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| − | '''Caernarfonshire''' is a [[Traditional counties|traditional county]] of north-west [[Wales]]. It is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United Kingdom; its land is dominated by the rugged mountains of [[Snowdonia]]; the tallest mountain in Wales [[Snowdon]] (''Yr Wyddfa'') is in the county. The county town is [[Caernarfon]], which has Roman roots and its the most Welsh-speaking place in the world. The [[cathedral city]] [[Bangor]] is also located in the county, and is well-known for its university. Other notable settlements include [[Betws-y-coed]], [[Conwy]], [[Porthmadog]], [[Llandudno]] and [[Pwllheli]]. The village of Beddgelert is notable for the [[legend of Gelert]], a Welsh folk tale about a loyal dog belonging to [[Llywelyn the Great]] (1173-1240), who protects a baby from a [[wolf]]. | + | '''Caernarfonshire''' ([[Welsh Language|Welsh]]: ''Sir Gaernarfon'') is a [[Traditional counties|traditional county]] of north-west [[Wales]]. It is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United Kingdom; its land is dominated by the rugged mountains of [[Snowdonia]]; the tallest mountain in Wales [[Snowdon]] (''Yr Wyddfa'') is in the county. The county town is [[Caernarfon]], which has Roman roots and its the most Welsh-speaking place in the world. The [[cathedral city]] [[Bangor]] is also located in the county, and is well-known for its university. Other notable settlements include [[Betws-y-coed]], [[Conwy]], [[Porthmadog]], [[Llandudno]] and [[Pwllheli]]. The village of Beddgelert is notable for the [[legend of Gelert]], a Welsh folk tale about a loyal dog belonging to [[Llywelyn the Great]] (1173-1240), who protects a baby from a [[wolf]]. |
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Revision as of 12:10, February 24, 2025
| Caernarfonshire
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Wales |
| Borders | Denbighshire Merionethshire |
| Population | 139,065 |
| Area (sq mi) | 563 square miles |
Caernarfonshire (Welsh: Sir Gaernarfon) is a traditional county of north-west Wales. It is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United Kingdom; its land is dominated by the rugged mountains of Snowdonia; the tallest mountain in Wales Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is in the county. The county town is Caernarfon, which has Roman roots and its the most Welsh-speaking place in the world. The cathedral city Bangor is also located in the county, and is well-known for its university. Other notable settlements include Betws-y-coed, Conwy, Porthmadog, Llandudno and Pwllheli. The village of Beddgelert is notable for the legend of Gelert, a Welsh folk tale about a loyal dog belonging to Llywelyn the Great (1173-1240), who protects a baby from a wolf.