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The economy of Wales (Welsh: Economi Cymru) refers to the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money in Wales. The percentage of all individuals, living in relative income poverty in Wales in 2016–17 was 23%, compared to 22% in England, and only 19% in Scotland and Northern Ireland. More than one in five people in Wales were living in poverty between 2001 and 2016. However, in 2018, according to OECD and Eurostat data, gross domestic product (GDP) in Wales was £75 billion, an increase of 3.3% from 2017. GDP per head in Wales in 2018 was £23,866, an increase of 2.9% on 2017. In 2019 Wales generated tax revenue of £27bn, which is around 36% of GDP, and has expenditure of £40.1bn, leaving an deficit of £13.1bn
According to ons, Wales population in 2022 is estimated to be 3.19 million, covers area of 20,779 sq.km (8,023 sq mi). Major cities are Cardiff, Swansea & Newport, Its capital, Cardiff, is the main economic centre and financial services is one of the most important sectors
Christianity is still the largest religion in Wales,
although the proportion has decreased markedly (14.3 percentage points)
since 2001. Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist populations have approximately doubled since 2001.
The culture of Wales (Welsh: Diwylliant Cymru) is distinct. It including its own language, customs, politics, festivals and music. Wales is primarily represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, but other national emblems include the leek and the daffodil.
Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. The capital city of Wales is Cardiff. The population of Wales is 3.136 million people. Wales is roughly 20,800 square km. The currency of Wales is Pounds Sterling. Wales is a bilingual country, people speak both Welsh and English there.