POPULATION: 2,899,000
CAPITAL: Cardiff
· Originally a coal mining region of both bituminous and anthracite.
· Now deelined in importance of coal which has led to a change in the location of industry towards coastal region.
· The reliance oniron ore imports led to the development and concentration of cities on the coast like-Cardiff, swansong, Port Talbot and Newport.
BRISTOL
· Known for coalfield located on the Severn estuary.
PLYMOUTH
· City built on RIA (types of coast).
· Known for ship building industry.
LONDON
