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	County Town: Swansea County Population: 133,000 (estimate)
	Swansea used to be a part of the much larger county of Glamorganshire, and now covers an area of 378 sq km (146 sq miles). The county comprises of the industrialised city and port of Swansea, and the rural Gower Peninsula. The peninsula is mainly level and composed of fertile soil, ideal for market gardening and diary farming.
	First settled in prehistoric times, Glamorganshire was later occupied by the Romans, then invaded by the Normans in the 11th century, when many castles were built throughout South Wales. The area began to prosper during the 18th and 19th centuries with the development of Swansea as a major port and industrial centre.
	Swansea County has a considerable tourist industry. The many beaches, natural features, wildlife and seaside resorts of the Gower Peninsula, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are a major attraction. Swansea City is a major shopping centre and has the largest market in Wales, as well as a number of museums and galleries and an extensive marina.
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