Catalonia - Wikipedia
Catalonia is administratively divided into four provinces or eight vegueries (regions), which are in turn divided into 42 comarques. The capital and largest city, Barcelona, is the second-most …
Catalonia | Geography, Points of Interest, Map, Independence …
Nov 17, 2024 · Catalonia, autonomous community and historic region of Spain. It is bordered by France and Andorra to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the east, the autonomous …
Catalan language - Wikipedia
Catalan (autonym: català, for pronunciation see below or infobox) is a Western Romance language. It is the official language of Andorra, [3] and an official language of three …
Catalans - Wikipedia
Catalonia in Spain is officially recognised as a "nationality" and enjoy a high degree of political autonomy, [32] which has led to reinforcement of a Catalan identity.
Catalonia profile - BBC News
Aug 21, 2023 · Proud of its own identity and language, Catalonia is one of Spain's richest and most highly industrialised regions, and also one of the most independent-minded.
Catalonia—facts and information - National Geographic
Nov 1, 2019 · An autonomous region in northeastern Spain with its own linguistic and cultural identity, Catalonia is a popular tourist destination and economic powerhouse. But its recent …
Catalan language | History, Grammar & Dialects | Britannica
Oct 26, 2024 · Catalan language, Romance language spoken in eastern and northeastern Spain—chiefly in Catalonia and Valencia—and in the Balearic Islands. It is also spoken in the …
Catalonia travel - Lonely Planet | Spain, Europe
With its own language and unique local customs, Catalonia feels distinct from the rest of Spain, and, beyond Barcelona, its four provinces unveil an astounding wealth of natural splendour. …
Catalonia profile - Timeline - BBC News
May 14, 2018 · 19th cent - Catalonia is at the forefront of industrialisation in Spain and experiences a cultural renaissance; start of a movement to revive Catalan culture and …
Catalonia & The Catalan Language: 10 Facts & Maps
Mar 3, 2023 · Catalan is one of 3 official languages in the Spanish autonomous region of Catalonia (along with Spanish and Occitan), whereas Catalan has no official status within …