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| − | [[Image:cardiff.gif|right|thumb|Map of Cardiff]] | + | {{City |
| − | '''Cardiff''' is the capital city of [[Wales]]. | + | |name = Cardiff |
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| | + | |shire county = [[Glamorgan]] |
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| | + | |population = 362,400 (2021 Census) |
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| | + | [[Image:cardiff.gif|right|thumb|Map of south-east Wales, centred on Cardiff]] |
| | + | '''Cardiff''' (Welsh: ''Caerdydd'') is the capital and largest city in [[Wales]] and the county town of [[Glamorgan]]. It is a major UK city and centre for government control of Wales. The [[National Assembly for Wales]] is located in Cardiff Bay. |
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| − | Cardiff has a historic [[castle]].
| + | The city is located on the Bristol Channel and historically the [[harbor]] was important for the export of [[coal]] mined in South Wales. The River Taff flows through the city into the Bristol Channel. |
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| − | [[Category:Wales]] | + | Cardiff has a historic [[castle]].The National Museum and art gallery is in Cathays Park. |
| − | [[Category:Welsh Towns and Cities]] | + | |
| − | [[Category:UK Towns and Cities]] | + | The Millennium Stadium is located in Cardiff and is the Welsh national stadium for rugby and football ([[soccer]]). |
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| | + | Cardiff City Football Club play in the English Football Championship ([[soccer]]) and [[Glamorgan]] [[County]] [[Cricket]] Club is based in Cardiff. |
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| | + | Its population is 327,700 (2,001). |
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