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The people in Wales are called the "Welsh", not the "Walesish" as is commonly thought.
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In the welsh language "Wales" is pronounced as "Camry" (as in the Toyota after which it was named).
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Agriculture is the main industry in Wales, with the primary export being sheep. In fact there are
so many sheep that they cover an area the size of Wales.
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So important are sheep to the Welsh economy, that welsh farmers are reported to take a
sheep to bed with them sometimes.
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Welshmen that do not farm sheep are often called "unemployed miners".
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When not farming sheep welshmen get together in large groups and sing hymns.
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The welsh national sport is rugby, which many years ago they were quite good at.
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The patron saint of Wales is 70's comedian Max Boyce.
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Welsh Scrabble has 27 more L's than the English version.
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The most famous Welsh people are: Dylan Thomas, Shirley Bassey, Catherine Zeta Jones, Tom Jones,
Ivor the Engine, JPR Williams, and the Prince of Wales.
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Unpleasant, goblin-faced, TV presenter Anne Robinson is public enemy #1 and not considered welcome in Wales.
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Welsh rock music is quite popular this week with bands like the Manic Street Preachers and Stereophonics leading the way
and Catatonia bringing up the rear.
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