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  Catalonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya, Spanish: Cataluña, French: Catalogne) is a region and Spanish autonomous region (Comunidad autónoma) in the north-east of the Spanish state.
Catalonia constitutes the original nucleus and the most important and extensive territory of Catalan language and culture, but the norm in Catalonia is Catalan-Castilian bilingualism, and this is one of the first things the visitor notices upon entering the territory.
The Spanish autonomous comunity of Catalonia borders on Valencia to the south, Aragon to the west, France and Andorra to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east and southeast.
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 Catalonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya, Spanish: Cataluña, Aranese: Catalonha, French: Catalogne) is an Autonomous Community of Spain, in the north-east corner of the country.
The Generalitat is the institution of self-government in Catalonia.
The Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia borders on Valencia to the south, Aragon to the west, France and Andorra to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east and southeast.
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 Catalonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catalonia was officially recognised as a 'nationality' in the Catalan Statute of Autonomy enacted in 1979 pursuant to the Spanish Constitution of 1978.
Catalonia is divided in four provinces: Barcelona, Girona (Gerona in Spanish), Lleida (Lérida in Spanish, Lhèida in Aranese), Tarragona.
The Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia borders on Comunidad Valenciana to the south, Aragon to the west, France and Andorra to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east and southeast.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catalonia   (2436 words)

  
 Catalonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya, Aranese: Catalonha, Spanish: Cataluña, French: Catalogne) is an Autonomous Region in the north-east of Spain.
The Generalitat is the government of Catalonia, comprising its legislative and executive branches.
Catalan is the official language of Catalonia, as laid down in the Catalan Statute of Autonomy, in addition to Spanish, which is official in all of Spain as mandated by the 1978 Spanish Constitution.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ca/Catalonia.htm   (1720 words)

  
 Cuisine of Mexico Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
French languageFrench ''cuisine'', meaning "cooking; culinary art; kitchen"; itself from Latin ''coquina'', meaning the same; itself from the Latin verb ''coquere'', meaning "to cook") is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a place of origin.
New cuisines are constantly evolving, as certain aesthetics rise and fall in popularity among professional chefchefs and their clientele.
Cuisines of The Americasthe Americas are based on the cuisines of the countries from which the immigrationimmigrant peoples came, primarily Europe.
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 Catalonia biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The autonomous region of Catalonia covers an area of 31,950 km² with a population of 6.3 million, and its capital is Barcelona.
In first third of the 20th century, Catalonia several times gained and lost varying degrees of autonomy, but Catalan autonomy and culture were crushed to an unprecedented degree after the defeat of the Second Spanish Republic (founded 1931) in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) brought Francisco Franco to power.
Catalan is the official language of Catalonia, as laid down in the Catalan Statute of Autonomy [1], in addition to Spanish, which is official in all of Spain as mandated by the 1978 Spanish Constitution.
catalonia.biography.ms   (2021 words)

  
 CATALONIA FACTS AND INFORMATION
Catalonia is divided in four provinces: Barcelona, Girona ''(Gerona in Spanish)'', Lleida ''(Lérida in Spanish)'', Tarragona.
One good example of Catalonia's degree of autonomy is its own police force, the Mossos_d'Esquadra (literally 'squad lads'), which is currently in the process of taking over most of the role within Catalonia of the ''Guardia Civil'' and ''Policía Nacional'', which are under the authority of the Spanish national government.
Catalan is one of the two official languages of Catalonia, as laid down in the Catalan Statute of Autonomy http://www10.gencat.net/gencat/AppJava/cat/generalitat/estatut/index.jsp: the other is Castilian (Spanish), which is the majority language throughout Spain (its official status confirmed by the 1978 Spanish Constitution).
www.abait.com /Catalonia   (2369 words)

  
 Vibrant Catalonia? - by villavacations.com
Catalonia is to Spain what Tuscany is to Italy - spectacular scenery, fabulous food and wine, fascinating history and culture, and warm, welcoming people.
A leading proponent of "techno cuisine," Chef Adrià spends the winter months, when the restaurant is closed, at El Taller, his laboratory workshop, where he experiments with new techniques and tastes for the coming season, when an entirely new menu will be created from scratch.
Catalonia is famous for its castellers festivals, where teams of men stand on each other's shoulders in an effort to build the tallest human tower, up to seven stories high.
www.villavacations.com /spanish_news/vibrant_catalonia.shtml   (1661 words)

  
 : : : Totally Spain : : :   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In the 19th century the Mancomunitat de Cataluña (commonwealth of Catalonia) was created, completing the establishment of the Catalonian Government during the Second Republic.
In addition, Catalonia is one of Spain’s great wine-growing regions and where its most popular beverage is the champagne-like cava (sparkling wine).
Thus was born the symbol of identity of Catalonia, an outward-looking, Mediterranean region with its own culture and language (Catalan).
www.totallyspain.com /reg_09.asp   (1139 words)

  
 Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Catalonia is in the north-eastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean coast.
With its own language, culture and cuisine, Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) occupies an area of 31,980 km2, It has a population of 6,150,000 and its capital is one of the most sophisticated and stylish city in Europe - Barcelona.
Catalonia's present structure of political power was defined basically by the 1979 Statute of Autonomy and the political institutions of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
users3.ev1.net /~raulisandy/Catalunya/Catalunya.htm   (1188 words)

  
 LA CULTURA CATALANA - INSTITUT RAMON LLULL FIL_2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In Catalonia the cuisine is built on the basic trilogy of maize, oil and wine, enriched with contributions from the Orient and the New World.
In Catalonia there are more than 300 museums open to the public, some of which house extremely valuable collections of world interest, as is the case of the MNAC (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalonia), with the world's finest collection of Romanesque and Gothic painting.
Catalonia is a pioneer in theatrical experimentation and regeneration, with interesting groups that have stretched the bounds of theatrical convention, such as Fura dels Baus or Comediants.
www.llull.com /llull/estatic/fil/eng/01catalunya/cat_turisme.shtm   (1160 words)

  
 Culture of Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Most famous among the architects represented there is Antoni Gaudí, whose works in Barcelona and elsewhere in Catalonia, mixing traditional architectural styles with the new, were a precursor to modern architecture.
Spanish cuisine is made of very different kinds of dishes due to the differences in geography, culture and climate.
As Spain has had a history with many different cultural influences, the richness and variety of its cuisine is overwhelming, but all these ingredients have made up a unique cuisine with thousands of recipes and flavours.
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Culture_of_Spain   (1872 words)

  
 Spanish Cuisine -- Spanish Cooking
cuisine is overwhelming, but all these ingredients have made up a unique cuisine with thousands of recipes and flavours.
Moors were a strong influence in Spain for many centuries and their food is still eaten in Spain today.
Mediterranean cuisine, of which Spanish cuisine shares many techniques and food items.
edinformatics.com /culinaryarts/food_encyclopedia/spanish_cuisine.htm   (412 words)

  
 SingaporeMoms - Parenting Encyclopedia - Catalonia
The Generalitat is the institution of self-government in Catalonia, it is made of a Parliament, a President and an Executive Council.
[7] One good example of Catalonia's high level of autonomy is its own police force Mossos d'Esquadra, who are currently in the process of taking over most of the role within Catalonia of the Guardia Civil and Policía Nacional, which are under the authority of the Spanish national government.
Catalan is one of the two official languages of Catalonia, as laid down in the Catalan Statute of Autonomy [16]; the other is Castilian (Spanish), which is the majority language of Spain and official in all of Spain as laid down by the 1978 Spanish Constitution.
www.singaporemoms.com /parenting/Catalonia   (3024 words)

  
 Travel Classics: A SPANIARD NEVER FAR FROM HIS TABLE: Fred Ferretti
Catalonia welcomed tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers, and pineapples into its repertoire of ingredients in the sixteenth century, and pasta in the eighteenth.
In Catalonia, it is said that escudella is best prepared, and eaten, on a Monday because it is the traditional laundry day, and the women can set their pots aboil and go about their weekly washes without concern that their suppers will overcook.
There is also, in Catalonia, a winter version of escudella: a thick soup of beans, turnips, parsnips, rice, garlic, celery and cabbage, cooked slowly with a large ham bone.
www.travelclassics.com /library/spain_cuisine.shtml   (1756 words)

  
 Expatica's Dutch news in English: Catalan combination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Catalonia has centuries of history, with cultural and political connections to many parts of the Mediterranean.
Catalonia's capital Barcelona is an enchanting, lively and attractive city.
Catalan cuisine is served at most restaurants, including the splendid "fruit-de-mer" platters, calamari, squid, lobster, langoustines, mussels, and other shellfish.
www.expatica.com /source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=70&story_id=1533   (918 words)

  
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Treaty of the Pyrenees became under French administration and nowadays form part of the département of Languedoc-Roussillon (66).
Catalonia constitutes the original nucleus and the most important and extensive territory where
Catalan is the official language of Catalonia, as laid down in the Catalan [
en-cyclopedia.com /wiki/Catalonia   (1574 words)

  
 Spain Barcelona Hotels. Barcelona Lodging in Eixample at Discounted Rates.
Opened in February of 2001, Hotel AB Viladomat Barcelona is a modern, functional establishment in the heart of Barcelona's "Eixample" neighborhood.
The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and cocktails and snacks are available at the bar.
Just a few minutes away is Catalonia Square where the business district, historic old town and the waterfront intersect.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /barcelonaeixample   (3744 words)

  
 Café- Restaurante Don Pablo, Pamplona, Navarra
She has to shape her cuisine to the taste of the city, while in the same time settles over the basis of the traditional cuisine of Navarre, never losing the sight of the new trends arriving from other Spanish, such as the cuisine of Catalonia, and foreigner cuisines, such as the Japanese.
Teresa thinks the dessert is the best memory of a good meal, and that is why her creations are innovative in shape, colors, and texture using a wide variety of products, such as the apple and the coconut, the milk and cheese, and, do not forget, the chocolates, meringues and sorbets.
The miniature cuisine and the ‘tapas’ or ‘pinchos’ have been the most known and popular creations of Teresa.
www.restaurantedonpablo.com /Teresae.html   (352 words)

  
 Alltravel Catalonia Spain travel and tourism
With its own language, culture and cuisine, Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) offers the unusual experience of being in a country within a country.
The 1236m high mountain is one of the most unusual rock formations in Spain.
One of Catalonia’s most important shrines, the Benedictine Monestir de Montserrat, perches more than halfway up.
www.alltravelspain.com /Spain/Destination_Guides/Regions/Catalonia.htm   (360 words)

  
 CESA 6 Media Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Visit the local markets of San Jose where the produce is fresh and the handicrafts are plentiful, sampling the combination of Spanish and native cuisine.
German cuisine is as varied and unique as her people and the food served at the Hotel Hirsch is rated as among all of West Germany.
Cuisine of Catalonia is not bound to traditions of Spain but rather to the bounties of a generous sea and rich earth.
www.cesa6.k12.wi.us /CMC/socstu/geography.html   (4478 words)

  
 Catalan cuisine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Surely the most striking characteristic of Catalan cuisine is its bold mixing of apparently disparate ingredients.
A quintessentially Mediterranean cuisine, Catalan recipes are a legacy of prolonged contact with the peoples from all corners of the mare nostrum, especially Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Sicilians - not to mention plenty of influences from southern France.
Catalan chefs continue to experiment, as you can see in some of the recipes we have listed, which are representative of the Catalan and Spanish dishes you´re likely to come across during your stay.
tourism.catalonia.net /ckw/catafd.html   (124 words)

  
 Bluedog: Spain Hotels - Budget Barcelona Hotels
The Catalonia Castellnou is located in a quiet residential area and has excellent transport links with the city centre.
The Catalonia Rubens is situated on the outskirts of Barcelona but has excellent access to the city centre by tube making the city's attractions easily accessible to the guests at the hotel.
The hotel also provides quick access to Plaza Catalonia and is an excellent base for exploring the city and it's attractions.
www.bluedog-spain-hotels.co.uk /sp_group_bc_budget.htm   (2129 words)

  
 SPAIN LUXURY TRAVEL
The main features of the cuisine is a regional cooking especially based on fish and seafood from the Bay of Biscay.
Pere Massana, responsible for the cuisine of the Massana Restaurant represents a menu, where surprisingly a whole section is devoted to cooking with virgin olive oils.
Figueres is the capital of the Ampurdan region of northern Catalonia.
www.plustravelspain.com /luxurytravel.html   (10053 words)

  
 Spain Hotels - Catalonia
Catalonia is home to the most sophisticated and stylish city in Spain — Barcelona.
With a captivating old quarter, inspiring modernist architecture, world-class museums, fine restaurants and superb nightlife, it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Europe.
Catalonia also produces cava — a local version of champagne.
www.spain-hotels.us /catalonia.htm   (360 words)

  
 The Anniston Star - Dining a la Dali
The food he is serving comes directly from his tastings last summer in Barcelona, the kinetic, handsome Mediterranean city in northeast Spain’s Catalonia region.
This was the part of Spain where Dali was born in 1904, the part he often painted and always loved.
For "Dali," Hopkins’ idea is not to replicate food the way the artist painted it, but to bring some of Catalonia’s current cuisine to the Art Museum.
www.jaxnews.com /lifestyle/2005/as-food-0223-0-5b22x0530.htm   (1093 words)

  
 Costa Brava - Pirineu de Girona - Gastronomia - El Baix Empordà
Thus, the port of Palamós is one of the most important of the whole coast and the prawns named after this town are worthy of the fame of the produce and cooking of this part of the world.
It is also a region from which came the greatest achievements in literature on gastronomic matters in modern Catalonia.
It is for this - add these travellers - that in the region of Girona, taking into account exceptions which abound in this part of the world, the place where one eats the best is perhaps this little Empordà." The Empordà petit or Empordanet are the affectionate names given to this special region.
www.costabrava.org /ang/gastronomia/ga_baemp.htm   (159 words)

  
 France OK Free Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The region of Catalonia follows the Mediterranean from Barcelona in Spain, across the Pyrenees almost to Narbonne in France.
Catalonia is understandably proud of its unique blend of Spanish and French cuisine which is rich in flavour and often more piquant than traditional French food.
The authentic recipes live on being traditionally produced by local artisans from fresh, natural ingredients which are grown and reared within the region.
www.france-ok.com /news/frokfree020.htm   (890 words)

  
 Spanish_cuisine
It is heavily influenced by the variety of seafood available from the waters that surround the country, Spain being the second (after Japan) consumer of fish.
The Moors were a strong influence in Spain for many centuries and some of their food is still eaten in Spain today.
These are some of the primary influences that have differentiated Spanish cuisine from Mediterranean cuisine, of which Spanish cuisine shares many techniques and food items.
www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Spanish_cuisine   (491 words)

  
 Untitled Document
So it was only natural that once the Philadelphia Museum of Art began to plan for the first comprehensive American retrospective of the surrealist's work, Hopkins, the museum's executive chef, would head to Spain, Dali's homeland, in search of inspiration.
The exhibition, which runs through May 15, features art on the walls and Hopkins' twist on Catalan cuisine in the museum restaurant and its adjacent cafe.
Hopkins' vision of Dali's food is heavily influenced by the displays he saw at restaurants in Barcelona, where the fresh seafood, in particular, was laid out to its own artistic effect.
www.salvador-dali.net /_eng/_articulos/articulo_ver.asp?id=582   (734 words)

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