Cardiff or Caerdydd as it is called in Welsh is the largest and capital city of Wales and is the 10th largest city in the UK. Cardiff has a population of approximately 350,000 people and has a diverse population due to its history in trade and post-war immigration.
It was only made the capital city of Wales in 1955 and over the last decade has gone under significant refurbishment and development. Cardiff is the heart of Welsh culture, sport and government and has been named the European city of sport twice. It is has a very good sporting reputation for hosting world-sporting events from rugby, motor-sport, triathlons to cricket.