Ceredigion

principal area in mid-Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire

Ceredigion (Welsh: Sir Ceredigion) is a principal area of Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. The largest town in Ceredigion is Aberystwyth.

Flag of Ceredigion
Location of Ceredigion within Wales

It has been administered as a county since 1282.

Welsh is spoken by more than half of the area's population.

It is considered to be a centre of Welsh culture.

The county is mainly rural with over 50 miles (80 km) of coastline and mountainous terrain.