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'''Catalonia''' (Catalan: ''Catalunya'') is a self-governing province of north-western [[Spain]]. The administrative capital is [[Barcelona]]. Catalonia is based on the medieval kingdom of [[Aragon]] that merged into a united Spain on the marriage of [[Ferdinand and Isabella]].  

'''Catalonia''' (Catalan: ''Catalunya'') is a self-governing province of north-western [[Spain]]. The administrative capital is [[Barcelona]]. Catalonia is based on the medieval kingdom of [[Aragon]] that merged into a united Spain on the marriage of [[Ferdinand and Isabella]].  

Brief independence during the [[Spanish Civil War]] of 1936-39 was ended by the victory of General [[Francisco Franco]] in 1939. Barcelona during the Civil War is notably described in George Orwell's memoir ''Homage to Catalonia''.

Brief independence during the [[Spanish Civil War]] of 1936-39 was ended by the victory of General [[Francisco Franco]] in 1939. Barcelona during the Civil War is notably described in George Orwell's memoir ''Homage to Catalonia''. Catalonia has experienced a relatively high level of ETA activity.  The State Department recognizes the [[ETA]] as a terrorist group.<ref>http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/03/158808.htm</ref> 

Catalonia has its own distinct language, known as the [[Catalan language]].

Catalonia has its own distinct language, known as the [[Catalan language]].