MAPS of Wales are among those to have seen the greatest sales increases over the past five years, according to figures released yesterday.

An exhibition will be held to honour the man who created the first map of Wales in the 16th Century.

And for the first time, it will be available to view online in celebration of its 400th anniversary. The priceless maps, by cartographer John Speed, are deemed among the world’s great map treasures.

Wales could become the first European country to produce a national map of its wildlife habitats using satellite technology, say scientists.

An exhibition will be held to honour the man who created the first map of Wales in the 16th Century.

An exhibition will be held to honour the man who created the first map of Wales in the 16th Century.