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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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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales jestures as he putts on the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales jestures as he putts on the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales is lead through a throng of spectators to recorders after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales is lead through a throng of spectators to recorders after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales (L) recieves the trophy from His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales (L) recieves the trophy from His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales celebrates as he holes the winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales celebrates as he holes the winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's J W Jonker (top) is tackled by Lee Rees of Wales on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union, in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's J W Jonker (top) is tackled by Lee Rees of Wales on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union, in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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South Africa's Frankie Horne (R) dives as he attempts to tackle Lee Rees of Wales (L) on the final day of the Adelaide Sevens rugby union in Adelaide on March 21, 2010. South Africa defeated Wales 29-0.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Members of the Irish Wolfhound Club of New South Wales participate in the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Members of the Irish Wolfhound Club of New South Wales participate in the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Members of the New South Wales Pipe Band warm up prior to the start of the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Members of the New South Wales Pipe Band warm up prior to the start of the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17.

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Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the golden knife prize after wining his first European Tour title Sunday, March 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under 266.

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Rhys Davies of Wales poses with the golden knife prize after wining his first European Tour title Sunday, March 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under 266.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the 15th hole, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March. 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the 15th hole, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March. 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the 13 hole, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March, 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the 13 hole, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March, 21, 2010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the tenth, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March 21, 20010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Rhys Davies of Wales takes a shot on the tenth, on his way to winning his first European Tour title Sunday, March 21, 20010, taking the Trophee Hassan II by two strokes after shooting a 7-under 66 in the final round. The 24-year-old Davis bogeyed the second hole but then had eight birdies in 11 holes on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course to finish at 25 under.

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Italy's Flanker Mauro Bergamasco (C) grabs the shorts of Wales' Wing Shane Williams (R) during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on March 20, 2010. Wales won the match 33-10.

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Italy's Flanker Mauro Bergamasco (C) grabs the shorts of Wales' Wing Shane Williams (R) during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on March 20, 2010. Wales won the match 33-10.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales jestures as he putts on the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales jestures as he putts on the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 12th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales plays into the 18th green during the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales is lead through a throng of spectators to recorders after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 21: Rhys Davies of Wales is lead through a throng of spectators to recorders after the final round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 21, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

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