| English is the most common language spoken in Wales, but the Welsh language is a prominent feature of Welsh cultural identity and is still spoken by about 20% of the population. Attracted by luscious scenery and lower cost of living, many outsiders move to Wales every year. Although this has naturally influenced national identity, there is no lack of Welsh pride — especially when it comes to Rugby. Passionate Rugby fans enjoy home matches of the national Rugby teams in Cardiff ’s Millennium Stadium, a £110 million structure, considered to be the top sports arena in the UK. Home to literary icons such as Dylan Thomas and the more contemporary Roald Dahl (author of James and the Giant Peach), Wales boasts some of the oldest European poetry and folklore. At the heart of every Welshman is the tradition of storytelling, and magical tales of brave heroes, like King Arthur and Merlin, can still be heard today |