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Aragon

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The land of Aragon is relatively untouched by mass tourism, perhaps because it has no sandy beaches like Spain’s most popular destinations. However, what it lacks in sand it certainly makes up for in the other aspects it offers. Some of the Pyrenees Mountains spill over into the region, while it also features glaciers, valleys, pasture lands, desert plains and fascinating cities such as capital Zaragoza. Near to the French border in the north is the stunning Ordesa National Park which proves a great place for an array of outdoor adventures, while further south there are numerous small settlements, Roman ruins and picturesque towns and villages.

The autonomous community of Aragon came into existence in its present form in 1981 thanks to the Statute of Autonomy granted by the 1978 constitution that was issued following General Franco’s death. Prior to the more recent activities the nation has a rich and varied history which can be further discovered here, while there is much Moorish mudejar architecture as well as Christian cathedrals and churches. Interestingly, as the name suggests, Aragon was the birthplace of Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

Aragon is famous for its traditional dance – the Jota – which dates back to the 18th century and is said to be a quick dance with lots of jumping in the air. The region, due to its vast green pastures, produces much lamb, beef and dairy which is invariably a large characteristic of the cuisine. Other popular dishes include ingredients such as ham, olive oil, rainbow trout, salmon, etc. People in the division speak Spanish and a language known as Aragonese too, which serves to increase a feeling of regional identity – something very key in Spain. The region is one of the country’s richest and thrives on its range of farming produce, although in recent years the economy has taken more of a shift towards service and industry.  

Half of Aragon’s population lives in and around the capital city Zaragoza; there are approximately 1.3 million people in total, making it Spain’s 11th most populous community. It is the fourth largest region and so it is fairly sparse in terms of population density. The area borders France to the north, as well as the other autonomous Spanish communities of Castile and Leon, Catalonia, Navarre, La Rioja, Castile-La Mancha and Valencia, while internally it is divided into three provinces: Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza.
 

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