Catalonia

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Catalonia is a region in the north-east of Spain recognized as a nation by law. Over 6 million people live in the region. In Catalonia the people speak Spanish and also their own language, Catalan. The people of Catalonia have autonomy in Spain. This means they have their own local government and much control over their region - but that Catalonia is still part of Spain. The capital is Barcelona. This city is on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and is very popular with tourists. The Olympics were there in 1992.

Catalonia is a richer part of Spain than many other regions. There are a lot of factories and businesses in the cities. The region is also more green than southern Spain, and crops are grown here. The north of Catalonia is less hot than the rest of Spain and has more hills and trees. On the north of the region is the border with France.

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