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Why Cardiff
Whycardiff.com is the official website for Cardiff which acts as a portal for information regarding investment, tourism, conferences, events, shopping, Education, living and working in Cardiff.
You’ll also find information on Cardiff & Co, the organisation charged with promoting the city region, as well as marketing Resources aimed at individuals and organisations wanting to play their part in promoting our Capital City.
Australian boss of WMC hoping for Ashes win
As the capital prepares to host the first Ashes Test, one prominent Australian now living in Cardiff will be hoping that her compatriots can emulate the Australian class of 2007.
Financial Times focuses on Doing Business in Cardiff and Wales
Ashes week in Cardiff sees Cardiff & Co and International Business Wales (IBW) join forces with the Financial Times to sell the benefits of doing business in Cardiff and Wales.
Speedway fans snap up tickets and accommodation for 2010
Over the last 72 hours, Speedway fans from across the world have been snapping up tickets and accommodation for the 2010 Grand Prix meeting.
Fast Facts

Cardiff has a population of 310,000 and attracts more than 11 million visitors a year. See more Cardiff facts and statistics here.
My Cardiff

“Having spent a couple of very happy years in Cardiff in the late eighties, I've returned regularly to see old friends - and each time I come back I'm impressed by the huge transformation that has taken place." Rory Cellan Jones - BBC Technology Correspondent. More.
Events Coming Up

May brings Bank Holiday fun in Cardiff Bay as well as the Welsh Artist of the year competition and The Urdd Eisteddfod. June brings the Great Welsh Beer & Cider Festival to the CIA, as well as international bands including Take That and Oasis to the city. Find out more.
Where is Cardiff?
Live in Cardiff
Cardiff is a great place to live and has been voted one of Europe’s best places to live and work by its residents.
Work in Cardiff
Cardiff boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the UK - and has an above average level of employment.
Visit Cardiff
Within Cardiff's compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference.
Shop in Cardiff
Cardiff offers designer brands, major chains and independent boutiques in the city's network of traditional arcades.
Invest in Cardiff
Cardiff is one of the most competitive cities in the UK and can offer your business a platform on which to prosper.
Meet in Cardiff
Cardiff is a superb convention destination, it's compact, vibrant, cosmopolitan - and great value for money.
Study in Cardiff
With four major higher education institutions, Cardiff is ideal for students. It's young, it's cool. It's the capital of Wales.
Events in Cardiff
Cardiff is an events capital and can boast international sporting, music, theatre and cultural events in amazing venues.


















