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'''Catalonia''' is a self-governing province of north-western [[Spain]] that includes the Balearic Islands. 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''' is a self-governing province of north-western [[Spain]] that includes the Balearic Islands. 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 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 'Catalan Days'.

Brief independence during the 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 "Catalan Days".

The Balearic Islands are an island group in the [[Mediterannean]] sea. Part of Spain. The main islands are Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza.

The Balearic Islands are an island group in the [[Mediterannean]] [[sea]]. Part of Spain. The main islands are [[Mallorca]], [[Menorca]], and [[Ibiza]].

== See also ==

== See also ==