sentences:  IBW claims it has an impressive track record with Wales being one of Europe’s most successful investment locations.With a population of 2.9 million and a workforce of 1.3 million, Wales has attracted over £16.8 billion of capital investment and over 282,000 jobs have been created or safeguarded through inward investment (between 1983 and March 2008).Over 500 international companies are located in the country including many of the world’s largest multinationals such as Ford, EDS and Alcatel.