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The Principality of Wales (Welsh: Tywysogaeth Cymru; pronounced IPA: /ˈkəmrɨ/, approximately "COME-ree") is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. Wales is located in the south-west of Great Britain and is bordered by the English counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire to the east, the Bristol Channel (Môr Hafren) to the south, St George's Channel (Sianel San Siôr) to the south-west, and the Irish Sea (Môr Iwerddon) to the west and north, and also by the estuary of the River Dee (Afon Dyfrdwy) in the north-east.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester accepts his award after the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester accepts his award after the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Chric Czekaj of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Chric Czekaj of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Will James of Gloucester in action during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Will James of Gloucester in action during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester breaks away to score his second try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester breaks away to score his second try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester scores his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester scores his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester is congratulated by team mate Freddie Burns after scoring his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester is congratulated by team mate Freddie Burns after scoring his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester scores his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester scores his third try during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester gets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Freddie Burns (L) and Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Freddie Burns (L) and Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues scores despite the efforts of James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues scores despite the efforts of James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues breaks away from Will James of Gloucester to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues breaks away from Will James of Gloucester to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues is congratulated by team mate Gareth Cooper after scoring during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Casey Laulala of Cardiff Blues is congratulated by team mate Gareth Cooper after scoring during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 13:  Wales head coach Warren Gatland looks on during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 13: Wales head coach Warren Gatland looks on during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Ceri Sweeney of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Mike Tindall of Gloucester during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester accepts his award after the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester accepts his award after the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucestergets past Andy Powell of Cardiff Blues to score during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Chric Czekaj of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Chric Czekaj of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Man of the match Akapusi Qera of Gloucester is tackled by Ben Blair and Gareth Cooper (R) of Cardiff Blues during the LV Anglo Welsh Cup Semi Final match between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester on March 14, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.

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