The capital city of Wales, Cardiff has a population of 346,100 people, and is a base for many of the country’s political, cultural, sporting and commercial institutions. Points of pride include the city centre’s iconic Millennium Stadium, the St David’s shopping centre, and historic Cardiff Castle. The redeveloped Bay area now houses the Senedd, Wales Millennium Centre, and BBC studios. Cardiff City Football Club, and rugby union side Cardiff Blues are also both based in the capital.