City and county (pop., 2001: 305,340), capital of Wales. It is located on the
Bristol Channel in southeastern Wales. The Romans built a fort there c. AD 75.
The town itself was established with the arrival of the Normans in the 11th century.
Its population was small into the early 19th century, but by the early 20th century
Cardiff had become the largest coal-exporting port in the world. The coal trade
ceased in the 1960s, but Cardiff remains the largest city and the principal
commercial centre of Wales.

This is a thoroughly modern arena in the heart of the city centre. The CIA is huge
enough for the largest exhibitions and pop concerts. Performances range from
children's shows and ice spectaculars to top-name bands and soloists in concert.
Shirley Bassey has performed here and so have the Teletubbies. Exhibitions include
jobs fairs, craft shows and computer/technology shows. Tickets for exhibitions can
be bought at the door. Tickets for major concerts and events need to be booked well
in advance - phone the box office for details of what's available.