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If you are planning to have your vacation in Spain, then you shouldn’t miss visiting the historic region of Catalonia, located on the northeastern shore of the Iberian Peninsula. Among the best features of Catalonia lie in their picturesque beaches, with the perfect climate that makes it great for year-round vacationing. But before Catalonia became recognized as an autonomous community in Spain, it originally belonged and was under the monarchy of Spain until the early 20th century. Much of the desire of Catalonia to be independent is rooted in culture, such as the language spoken in the region, which is Catalan.

It was in the Second Spanish Republic in 1931 when Catalonia was first given autonomy as a region. During those years, Spain was experiencing a civil war, which led to changes in government and rule. But in 1979, Catalonia received its second chance at autonomy. According to the 1979 Statute of Autonomy and the 2006 amendment, Catalonia became recognized as a nation. It is now currently led by President Jose Montilla Aguilera of the socialist party of Catalonia.

Among the 17 autonomous Spanish communities, Catalonia ranks as 2nd in terms of population, with over 7.1 million residents. It also ranks 6th in terms of land area. The capital of the nation is Barcelona, which is well-recognized all over the globe as the site of the 1992 Olympics. Barcelona is also the most populated city in Catalonia, as there are more than 5 million residents in the area. As said earlier, the official language of Catalonia is Catalan, which is a Romance language that is also spoken in Andorra and some regions of France and Italy. Castilian and Spanish are co-languages in Catalonia. Among the sights to visit when vacationing in Catalonia are the museums, archaeological ruins, cathedrals, as well as the beaches and nature parks.