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Santander

Santander is a city in northern Spain, the capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria and the province of Cantabria. It sits on the Cantabrian Sea coast at the mouth of the Pas River and is recognized for its seafront, beaches, and historic architecture. Notable sites include the Magdalena Peninsula with the Palacio de la Magdalena, the Santander Cathedral, the Centro Botín, the Gran Teatro, and the Paseo de Pereda. The city’s beaches, especially El Sardinero, are among its most popular features. As of recent estimates, Santander has a population of around 170,000 residents.

Historically a fishing and trading port, Santander expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries and developed

Beyond Spain, Santander refers to other places and institutions. Notably, Santander Department in Colombia has Bucaramanga

into
Cantabria’s
main
commercial
and
tourist
center.
Its
economy
today
is
dominated
by
services,
commerce,
education,
and
tourism,
with
a
notable
presence
of
the
financial
sector
through
Banco
Santander,
a
multinational
bank
founded
in
the
city
in
1857
and
now
one
of
Europe’s
largest
banks.
The
city
is
home
to
educational
and
cultural
institutions,
including
the
University
of
Cantabria,
contributing
to
regional
research
and
culture.
as
its
capital,
and
Banco
Santander
is
a
major
global
financial
group
named
after
the
city
and
headquartered
in
Madrid.