León (province)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is León (province)?Northwest Spain, within the autonomous community of Castile and León
2. How many people live in León (province)?Approximately 440,000 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is León (province)?15,581 square kilometers (6,016 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of León (province)?León
5. What language do people speak in León (province)?Spanish (Castilian) is the official language; Leonese is also spoken
6. When was León (province) built?The Kingdom of León was established in the 10th century

Reconquista: The long historical period during which Christian kingdoms gradually retook territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.
Meseta Central: A large, high plateau that forms the central part of the Iberian Peninsula.
Diputación Provincial: A type of local government institution in Spain responsible for managing provincial affairs and services.
Romance Language: A language that evolved from Vulgar Latin, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.