Galicia

Galicia is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain, where Galician is co-official with Spanish. Its Atlantic climate and Celtic-influenced traditions distinguish it within Spain.

Galician language: A Romance language spoken mainly in Galicia and closely related to Portuguese. Its co-official status and widespread use make it a defining feature of Galicia.
Camino de Santiago: A network of pilgrimage routes leading to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela. The routes bring pilgrims into Galicia and end at its capital.
Kingdom of Galicia: A medieval polity in northwestern Iberia whose territory and political status changed over time. Its medieval institutions provide an early political frame for Galicia’s regional history.
Asturias: An autonomous community on Spain’s northern coast, east of Galicia. It shares an Atlantic setting with Galicia but has a distinct language and regional history.
Xunta de Galicia: The government of Galicia, responsible for exercising the community’s devolved powers. It administers Galicia’s autonomous institutions and regional policies.
Galician cuisine: The food traditions of Galicia, known for seafood, octopus, dairy, and regional wines. Atlantic fisheries and local agriculture shape the region’s distinctive food.
Castro culture: An Iron Age culture of northwestern Iberia, known for fortified hilltop settlements called castros. Its settlements are among the region’s most visible traces of pre-Roman communities.
Northern Portugal: The northern region of Portugal adjoining Galicia across the Miño River. Its close linguistic and cultural ties with Galicia cross a modern national border.
Rías Baixas: A coastal region of southwestern Galicia known for deep estuaries, seafood, and Albariño wine. Its estuaries show how Atlantic geography shapes Galicia’s coast and economy.
Rías Baixas (wine): A Spanish wine appellation in Galicia known chiefly for aromatic white wines made from Albariño grapes. Its vineyards are a prominent example of Galicia’s Atlantic wine production.

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