South Wales

# South Wales **South Wales** (Welsh: *De Cymru* [ˌdeː ˌkəmri]) is a geographical and cultural region of Wales, bordered by England to the east and Mid Wales to the north. While its boundaries are loosely defined, it remains the most populous and industrialised part of the country. ### Geographic Extent The region is generally considered to encompass the following historic counties: * **Glamorgan** * **Monmouthshire** The definition often extends further west to include: * **Carmarthenshire** * **Pembrokeshire** ### Regional Identity In the westernmost reaches of the region—specifically from **Swansea** westwards—local populations often maintain a dual regional identity, identifying as residents of both South Wales and **West Wales**.