The census of December 31, 1930 marks, for the territory of the Spanish republic, 23,817,179 residents (including the 561,347 residents of the Canaries), which the official estimates for January 1934 raise to 24,242,038 (566,879 in the Canaries). The distribution of this total in the historical regions is summarized in the table at the foot of…
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Leon Cathedral, Spain
The most French of all Spanish cathedrals The Léon Cathedral – official name Cathedral Santa María de Regla of León – is located in the Castilian town of Léon in northwestern Spain on Plaza Regla. The Episcopal Church is located on the famous Way of St. James, which leads to Santiago de Compostela. There are…
Balearic Islands History and Politics
Balearic Islands: Political System The Balearic Islands are an autonomous community (Spanish “Comunidad Autónoma”). This means that they are considered to be a regional authority which has been given an autonomous status with its own legislative and other competences by the Spanish constitution (Article 2, version of 1978). This is also not unusual in Spain,…
The Most Beautiful Beaches in Mallorca
Discover the most beautiful corners of the island and find out where in Mallorca you can best lie undisturbed in the sun or immerse yourself in the turquoise blue water? You can find out all of this in my beach guide to your favorite island! Where are the most beautiful bays and which beaches are…