Europe
Wales Flag
Known as Y Ddraig Goch ('The Red Dragon'), the flag shows a red dragon on a white and green background. The dragon has been associated with Wales since at least the 7th century, and the white and green reflect the colours of the Tudor dynasty.
Capital
Cardiff
Continent
Europe
Population
3.2 million
Flag symbolism
Known as Y Ddraig Goch ('The Red Dragon'), the flag shows a red dragon on a white and green background. The dragon has been associated with Wales since at least the 7th century, and the white and green reflect the colours of the Tudor dynasty.
Did you know?
The Welsh Dragon is one of the oldest national flag symbols in the world, with red dragon imagery linked to Wales for over 1,000 years.