The Prince of Wales isn’t even Welsh!

Wales isn’t represented on the British Flag.

The Welsh language is not actually Gaelic.

Canada was explored and mapped by a Welshman.

A Welshman invented Lawn Tennis.

The New York Times was founded by a Welshman.

The automobile was invented by a Welshman.

The earth's highest mountain is named after a Welshman.

The world's biggest second-hand bookshop is in Wales.

Britain has no Death Penalty, thanks to a

Welshman who was hanged for murder.

Tre'r Ceiri is the largest Iron-Age fort in northwestern Europe.

The world's longest railroad station name is in Wales. -Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch.

Wales is the most important sheep raising area in Europe.

The last British person to die in WW I was a Welshman.

Welsh prisons were training grounds for the IRA (Irish Republican Army).

Welsh gypsies were the last speak Romani in Europe.

A pungent vegetable is the national emblem of Wales.

The world's first wireless transmission took place in Wales.

GREAT FACTS!

nice facts, really :D Welshman everywhere ;))

and just to be curious, how's that long name is pronounced?