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Of the13.5 million people that live in a Catalan-speaking environment, over 9 million speak the language and 11 million understand it.

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Catalonia and the world

Do you want to discover cultural elements of Catalonia and contrast them with other countries in Europe?

Index of countries Catalonia and the United Kingdom

Did you know that just as the United Kingdom encompasses England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the concept of the Països Catalans (Catalan Countries) encompasses... Catalonia, the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, Aragon (the eastern strip) and Northern Catalonia (in southeast France). Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands. Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Northern Catalonia (in southeast France).

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The correct answer is: Catalonia, the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, Aragon (the eastern strip) and Northern Catalonia (in southeast France).
Did you know that the United Kingdom is not the only country where they drive on the left? They also do so in, among other places,... Switzerland. Georgia. Japan.

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In Catalonia we drive on the right, like the rest of Europe, apart from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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The correct answer is: Japan.
In Catalonia we drive on the right, like the rest of Europe, apart from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Did you know that every culture has its “sensitive” subjects, and while in the United Kingdom it is usually inappropriate to ask someone how much they earn, in Catalonia it is considered inappropriate to raise the subject of...? work. nationalism. health.

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The correct answer is: nationalism.

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Sant Jordi

Patron saint of Catalonia, a fact that is celebrated on 23 April. The day of Sant Jordi (Saint George) is also the “Day of the Book” and of roses.

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Gisele Vega Salas

Peru

"Because I wanted to learn about Catalan culture, the people and everyday life. Barcelona is a very interesting city because it has its own language, a language that identifies the people from here. I like learning new languages."

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