Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 362,310 in 2021 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff. The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales and in the Cardiff Capital Region, Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905, it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. Cardiff Built-up Area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.
Some of the key events about Cardiff
- 1645The town was occupied by Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War
- 1801A severe smallpox epidemic killed over 200 people in Cardiff
- 1839The Rebecca Riots caused unrest and property damage in the city
- 1867A major flood devastated parts of Cardiff, causing significant damage
- 1905Cardiff was officially recognized as a city
- 1913Race riots broke out in the city's docklands area, resulting in injuries and property destruction
- 1941Cardiff suffered heavy bombing during World War II, with over 2,100 casualties
- 1955Cardiff was proclaimed the capital city of Wales
- 1966The Aberfan disaster near Cardiff killed 144 people, mostly children
- 1977A major fire destroyed much of Cardiff Central Market
- 1991Cardiff experienced severe riots in the Ely district, leading to numerous arrests and injuries
- 1999The Millennium Stadium, now known as Principality Stadium, opened as the national stadium of Wales
- 2004The Wales Millennium Centre, a major performing arts venue, was opened
- 2009Cardiff Bay Barrage was completed, creating a freshwater lake and revitalizing the Cardiff Bay area
- 2009The global financial crisis significantly impacted Cardiff's economy, leading to job losses and business closures
- 2011Cardiff became the world's first Fair Trade Capital City
- 2012Cardiff City Football Club was promoted to the Premier League for the first time
- 2014The city hosted the NATO Summit, welcoming world leaders
- 2017Cardiff hosted the UEFA Champions League Final, the world's biggest annual sporting event
- 2018Cardiff was named the UK's most sociable city in a study by a major hospitality company
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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