catalanes
Catalanes is the term used to describe the people, culture, and language associated with Catalonia, a region in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula that is now an autonomous community of Spain. The Catalan-speaking population extends beyond the political borders of Catalonia to nearby areas where the language is spoken or culturally linked, including parts of Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and the Pyrenees regions of France. The term encompasses a historical and cultural identity as well as modern demographic realities.
Language is a central element of Catalan identity. Catalan is a Romance language descended from Latin, with
Historically, the Catalan region emerged as a distinct political and cultural entity within the medieval Crown
Catalan culture has made lasting contributions to art, literature, architecture, and cuisine. Notable Catalans include architect