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East Wales (which is Dwyrain Cymru in Welsh) is a special way of dividing the eastern part of Wales. It can be seen as a statistical region used for collecting information, or simply as the general area that makes up the eastern side of the country.

What is East Wales?

The UK's Office for National Statistics uses "East Wales" as a large area for gathering data. This region includes several important places. These are Powys, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It also covers Monmouthshire and Newport, along with Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The rest of Wales is called 'West Wales and the Valleys'.

East Wales in Sports

Sports organizations often divide Wales into regions. For example, Welsh Athletics has four regions: East, West, North, and South. They hold competitions for different sports within these regions, especially for schools. The East Wales athletics region includes areas like Blaenau Gwent, the eastern part of Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, South Powys, and Torfaen.

The East Wales Bridge Association is one of four groups for the game of bridge in Wales. The clubs in this association are found in the historic areas of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, and Brecknockshire.

Rivers in East Wales

Many rivers flow through East Wales. Some of the well-known ones include:

Famous People from East Wales

East Wales has been home to many notable people throughout history. Here are a few examples:

  • St. Tegfedd (from Llandegveth)
  • Ian Gough (a famous rugby player)
  • Taulupe Faletau (another well-known rugby player)
  • Aneurin Bevan (a very important politician who helped create the National Health Service)
  • Ellis Shipp (a rugby union player)

Cool Places to Visit in East Wales

East Wales has many interesting places to explore, from shopping centers to ancient ruins.

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