Catalonia is administratively divided into four provinces or eight vegueries (regions), which are in turn divided into 43 comarques. The capital and largest city, Barcelona, is the second-most populous municipality in Spain and the fifth-most populous urban area in the European Union. [ 12 ]

Jan 27, 2025 · 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.

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 (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.

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...

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, 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.

Oct 12, 2017 · Catalonia was an autonomous region of the Iberian Peninsula between Portugal and modern-day Spain. The region is known to have its own language, customs, and laws.

Feb 19, 2024 · Useful information about Catalonia — guide to the region. Cities, attractions, routes, hotels, entertainment, cuisine, interesting events — the best for tourists in Catalonia

Catalonia is an Autonomous Community in northeast Spain. It covers an area of 12,399 square miles (32,113 km²) and has an official population of 7,364,078 according to a 2008 census. More than one-third of Catalonia's population lives in Barcelona, the capital city. Official languages are Catalan, Spanish, and Aranese.