General information about Galicia

Galicia is another autonomous community of the country located at the North of Spain, where one speaks there Galician and Castilian. Before presenting you the delights of this area of Spain,

here aresome cultural and general information about the area : Population :2800000 inhabitants.Capital : santiago de Compostele.The provinces : La Coruna, Lugo, Orense et Pontevedra. Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. weather :wet and moderate.

Concerning the Galician: Although it is the most spoken language, the Galician does not have the same importance as the Catalan in Catalonia or of the Basque in the Basque Country. The Galician remains very present in the friendly conversations or in a family but in the street the Galicians always address themselves or answer in Castilian. Galicia was officely declared independent in 1979 and the Galician was introduced as a language into the schools. Of his proximity with Portugal, Portuguese left traces in this area, and more particularly in the Galician language where one finds a lot of Portuguese words. There is not major city in Galicia, all of them are more or less of the same importance, but Saint-jacques of compostelle is the capital.

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History : While you will visit this area you will quickly realize that many the historical events which occurred in this area: One easily recognizes the originality of Galicia thanks to the traces left by the Celtic people and Roman. For a long time, Galicia was isolated from the rest of Spain. It knew serious economic problems because of the not very fertile grounds. The area has known in the past, a serious exodus. The Galicians left in mass, towards South America. Galicia became officially independent in 1979 and the Galician was introduced as a language into the schools. Of his proximity with Portugal, Portuguese left traces in this area, and more particularly in the Galician language where one finds a lot of Portuguese words. Today, the area knows a renewal of vitality. If you like original destinations, do not hesitate any more! Galicia is made for you. ..

tourism office: Lugar A Coruña - Casa Paredes, Avda. La Marina, 18 - 15001 La Coruna Tél. +34 981184344 Fax +34 981184345.