Catalonia - Wikipedia
Catalonia (/ ˌ k æ t ə ˈ l oʊ n i ə /; Catalan: Catalunya [kətəˈluɲə] ⓘ; Spanish: Cataluña [kataˈluɲa] ⓘ; Occitan: Catalonha [kataˈluɲa] [9]) is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a nationality by its Statute of Autonomy.
Catalonia | Geography, Points of Interest, Map, Independence …
Dec 1, 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 community of Valencia to the south, and the autonomous community of Aragon to the west.
History of Catalonia - Wikipedia
The recorded history of the lands of what today is known as Catalonia begins with the development of the Iberian peoples while several Greek colonies were established on the coast before the Roman conquest. It was the first area of Hispania conquered by the Romans.
Catalonia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya; Spanish: Cataluña: Occitan: Catalonha) is a Spanish autonomous community. It is south of the eastern Pyrenees, and has a northern border with France. Catalonia is made up of four provinces: Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona (Spanish: Gerona) and Lleida (Spanish: Lérida). It has a population of over seven million people.
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 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—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 struggle for an...
Catalonia summary | Britannica
Catalonia was one of Rome’s first Spanish possessions. Occupied in the 5th century ad by the Goths, it was taken by the Moors in 712 and by Charlemagne in 795. After the unification of Spain (1469), Catalonia lost its centrality in Spanish affairs, and by the 17th century its conflict of interest with Castile-León led to the first of a ...
Visit Catalonia, Spain: highlights and attractions in Catalonia
Catalonia, also known as Catalunya (or Cataluna in Castilian Spanish) is at the north-eastern tip of Spain. Its capital, Barcelona is a vibrant city with superb museums and art galleries, many examples of the architecture of Antoni Gaudi, attractive shopping boulevards and a lively night life.
Catalonia - Wikitravel
Dec 2, 2024 · Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya, Occitan: Catalonha, Spanish: Cataluña) is a nationality and autonomous community in the northeast of Spain. It borders France and Andorra to the north along the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean Sea to the east, Valencia to the south and Aragon to the west.