Catalonia

Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a nationality by its Statute of Autonomy. Most of its territory lies on the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, to the south of the Pyrenees mountain range. 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 populous municipality in Spain and the fifth-most populous urban area in the European Union.
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Some of the key events about Catalonia

  • 1137
    The Crown of Aragon was formed, uniting Catalonia with the Kingdom of Aragon
  • 1359
    The Generalitat of Catalonia was established as a system of government
  • 1450
    The University of Barcelona was founded, becoming a major center of learning
  • 1640
    The Reapers' War broke out, resulting in widespread violence and destruction across Catalonia
  • 1714
    The Siege of Barcelona ended, marking a turning point in Catalan history
  • 1714
    Barcelona fell to Bourbon forces after a long siege, ending Catalan autonomy
  • 1848
    The first railway line in Spain was inaugurated between Barcelona and Mataró
  • 1888
    Barcelona hosted the Universal Exhibition, showcasing the city's modernization
  • 1909
    The Autonomous University of Barcelona was founded, expanding higher education
  • 1929
    The International Exhibition in Barcelona led to significant urban development
  • 1936
    The Spanish Civil War began, leading to significant loss of life and destruction in Catalonia
  • 1938
    Catalonia suffered heavy bombing during the Spanish Civil War
  • 1939
    Francoist forces occupied Barcelona, initiating a period of repression against Catalan culture and language
  • 1940
    The President of the Generalitat of Catalonia was executed by firing squad
  • 1981
    A terrorist attack at a Barcelona restaurant killed 15 people and injured 30 others
  • 1992
    Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, transforming the city's infrastructure
  • 2010
    The Catalan Parliament banned bullfighting, reflecting changing cultural values
  • 2017
    Spanish police forcibly intervened to stop the Catalan independence referendum, resulting in hundreds of injuries
  • 2019
    Violent protests erupted in Barcelona following the sentencing of Catalan separatist leaders
  • 2020
    The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Catalonia's economy and healthcare system

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