What is la Generalitat?

Generalitat (Catalan: [ʒənəɾəliˈtat], literally in English ‘Generality’) is the name of two major medieval and early modern political institutions and their modern-day analogues in Kingdom of Spain. The ancient Principality of Catalonia and the Kingdom of Valencia were ruled by Generalitats.

Who founded Catalonia?

In 1834, by decree of minister Javier de Burgos, Spain was organized into provinces, included Catalonia, which was divided in four provinces (Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona) without a common administration.

Who is the governor of Catalonia?

Carles Puigdemont

Molt Honorable Carles Puigdemont MEP
Personal details
Born Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó 29 December 1962 Amer, Catalonia, Spain
Citizenship Spanish
Political party Together for Catalonia (2020–present)

Who is Gencat cat?

The editorial team of the website (gencat.cat) is located at the General Directorate for Digital Services and Citizen Experience, in the Ministry of the Vice-presidency, Digital Policies and Territory.

When was Catalonia founded?

The earliest known use of the name “Catalonia” for these counties dates to 1117. At the end of the 9th century, the Count of Barcelona Wilfred the Hairy (878-897) made his titles hereditaries and thus founded the dynasty of the House of Barcelona, which ruled Catalonia until 1410.

What is the history of Catalan?

The Catalan language originated from Vulgar Latin in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. It diverged from the other Romance languages in the 9th century. At that time, Catalan spread quickly throughout the Iberian peninsula when the Catalan counts conquered Muslim territory.

Does Catalonia have a president?

The current president is Pere Aragonès of the Republican Left of Catalonia, following his election in 21 May 2021 after the 2021 Catalan elections.

Is Catalonia its own country?

Catalonia (/ˌkætəˈloʊniə/; Catalan: Catalunya [kətəˈluɲə]; Aranese Occitan: Catalonha [kataˈluɲa]; Spanish: Cataluña [kataˈluɲa]) is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a nationality by its Statute of Autonomy.

What is Catalan famous for?

Situated in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, the autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia is famed for its fiercely independent people, unique language, and creative culture. The region’s capital, Barcelona, is also known the world over as one of Europe’s most vibrant, dazzling cities.