Catalonia is an autonomous region in northeastern Spain with Barcelona as its capital. It borders France and Andorra and has a population of over 7.5 million. The official languages are Spanish, Catalan, and Aranese. The climate ranges from Mediterranean along the coast to more continental inland. Local cuisine features dishes like pa amb tomàquet, calçots, and crema catalana. Culture is strongly tied to traditions like human tower building, sardana dancing, and festivals on days like Sant Jordi and the National Day of Catalonia.

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