Aragon

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/aragon

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1. Where is Aragon?Northeastern Spain
2. How many people live in Aragon?1,351,591 (as of January 2024)
3. How big is Aragon?47,720 km² (18,420 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Aragon?Zaragoza
5. What language do people speak in Aragon?Spanish (official), Aragonese, Catalan
6. What is the GDP (2023)?€46,674 million (3.1% of Spain's GDP)

Historic Nationality: A designation recognizing a region's distinct historical identity and cultural heritage within Spain.
Marca Hispanica: A buffer zone created by Charlemagne between the Frankish Empire and Muslim Iberia.
Crown of Aragon: A medieval composite monarchy that included the Kingdom of Aragon and associated territories.
Comarcas: Traditional territorial and administrative divisions within Aragon, often reflecting historical boundaries.