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What is the name of the body of water that separates Anglesey from the rest of Wales?

Menai Strait. The island of Anglesey is connected to the mainland by two bridges, the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge. The first time I saw a photo of the suspension bridge, I was awestruck by the natural beauty of the shoreline on both sides. Unbelievable!

In terms of population, how many times larger is the city of Casnewydd than the entire island of Anglesey?

Two times. As my friend in Casnewydd (Newport) is fond of telling me, Newport is a city. Its population crossed 139,000 in 2004 and the island of Anglesey totalled less than 69,000 in that same year.

From which city in the county of Anglesey would someone depart if they intended to ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin?

Holyhead. Holyhead, or Caergybi in Welsh, is at the western end of the A55 motorway. Holyhead is actually on its own island, Holyhead Island naturally...

Which King of England evicted all of the populace from Llanfaes, built a castle there, and had the area populated with English citizens?

Edward I. Edward I stormed the west coast of Wales in an effort to cut off supply lines during his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.

The Welsh population of Llanfaes relocated and founded which city?

Niwbwrch. Niwbwrch (Newborough) at one time was the county town for the island. It was founded in 1303.

Prior to the eviction of the Llanfaes population, what Kingdom was the island of Anglesey a part of?

Gwynedd. Gwynedd was comprised of the northwest region of modern-day Wales. Now, Gwynedd is the county on the other side of the Menai Strait.

Members of what religion were attacked by Romans in the first Century A.D.?

Druids. The Druids are believed to have left their marks on Anglesey just like on the Salisbury Plain-menhirs or cromlechs.

What natural phenomenon helps to keep the climate on Anglesey fairly temperate?

The Gulf Stream. Curiously, the Gulf Stream didn't stop me from freezing when I was further south in Casnewydd...

What do Mont St. Michel in France and Cribinau, Anglesey have in common?

Both have churches built on islands that can be reached by foot at low tide. Just like my other favourite temple/church built on an island-Tanah Lot off the coast of Bali...

What is the name of the village with the longest place name in the United Kingdom?

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. I had to throw one easy one in for you. For this question, I was incredibly thankful for "Cut and Paste". Once again, all information was obtained from Wikipedia.com. If my quiz has made you sleepy at all, then Nos Da to you.