Quick Guide
- Population: 7.134.697 people
- Geographic location: North-east corner of the Iberian Peninsula
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Surface area: 32,000 km2
- Natural spaces: 16 national parks
- Fauna: 34 protected species
- Municipalities and counties:
946 municipalities and 41 counties
- Languages: Official languages: Catalan and Castilian; also Aranese, in Vall d'Aran only
- Currency: Euro
- National Day: September 11th
- Patron Saint: Saint George
Further information
Useful telephone
numbers
- Citizens advice bureau: 012
- General emergencies: 112
- Medical emergencies: 061
- Traffic emergencies: 088
- Consumer information: 012
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Visit Catalonia
- gencat
data
Find out many interesting facts about Catalonia based on statistics.
- Tourist
Information
Tourist information centres, where to go, where to stay, what to see.
- Climate
Find out about the weather and know what to pack.
- Hypermap.
Electronic atlas of Catalonia
Electronic map with information on the administrative services available in the region.
- Virtual atlas of Catalonia
Flight simulator in 3 dimensions with multimedia information on the sights of interest.
- Street guide
Look up the streets and roads in Catalan cities and towns.
- Accommodation
Database of all types of accommodation.
- Touring
routes in Catalonia
Cycling, walking and driving routes. discover all Catalonia has to offer.
- Mobility and Transport
Public transport, roads, airports, trains...
Studying
- Education
in Catalonia
Educational resources and services, how the Catalan education system works, type of education offered...
- Universities
in Catalonia
Guide for university students in Catalonia, links to all the universities, information on UEE, grants and aid. All the information and resources regarding the Catalan university system.
- Studying
at the Universities of Catalonia
EDirectory of studies, information on access and other aspects of interest for you to study at Catalan universities.
- Learn
Catalan
Courses, Teach yourself resources, certificates...
Working
- Employment
Information and services to find or change jobs in Catalonia.
- Living and working in Catalonia (230KB)
Investments and business
Would you like to do business in Catalonia? This page provides all the information needed to help you get started.