Located in the south west of Wales this county is positioned between Cardigan Bay in the north and Carmarthen Bay to the south. Tourists are attracted to the area for both the beautiful and occasionally mountainous scenery found inland and the long stretches of sandy beaches and rugged headlands on the coast. This is a an important source of income for the area but has to be managed in order to protect the coastline from over development.
Farming is also a major pursuit in Dyfed with the milder coastal areas being suitable for arable farming whereas the inland areas are better suited to dairy and cattle farming. The deep coastal estuaries mean that they are also suitable for heavy shipping to use and there are several petroleum refineries along the coast.