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	Wedged between Caerphilly and Powys, the tiny county of Blaenau Gwent lies at the foot of the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park, and is characterised by mountains and deep valleys.
	Hilly and riddled with valleys to the north, the towns of Bridgend and Porthcawl lie on lowland to the south, near one of the largest sand dune areas in Europe, Merthyr Mawr Warren.
	Low-lying in the south and highly in the north, Caerphilly features the largest castle in Wales, and many interesting country parks and forest walks.
	Cardiff is largely occupied by Cardiff City, the capital and largest city in Wales. A major seaport, the city is also an important cultural, commercial, and industrial centre.
	A small mountainous county, Merthyr Tydfil's terrain is characterised by moorland, deep valleys and forests. It stands at the foot of the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park.
	Monmouthshire features the Brecon Beacons National Park in the northwest, and the River Wye valley, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the east.
	Lying on a sandstone plateau, Neath Port Talbot has a diverse topography with many forests, wooded river valleys, and the commercial centres of Neath and Port Talbot to the south.
	Low-lying and flat along the south coast, Newport county has a vast number of Roman remains, and the City of Newport is a major port and producer of steel goods.
	Rondda Cynon Taff lies at the foot of the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park and features many high moorlands, deep valleys and lovely forests that are ideal for walking.
	Swansea County consists of the industrial city of Swansea on the River Tawe, and the fertile Gower Peninsula, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
	A long narrow county which follows the steep Llwyd River valley from north to south, Torfaen stands at the foot of the magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park.
	The Vale of Glamorgan lies on a plateau which ends at the coast with some spectacular cliffs. Largely agricultural, it features some lovely forested valleys and picturesque villages.