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Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a Royal town in Gwynedd, North-West Wales. Caernarfon is famous for its breathtaking castle and as a stronghold of the Welsh language. The castle and fortified complex is recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the finest examples of late 13th-century and early 14th-century military architecture in Europe.
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UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type G
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Type G · 230 V - Getting around
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Drive on the left
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United Kingdom · Population: 9.6K · Calling code: +44
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