Region
Barcelona is in the Catalonia Region of Spain, I ti s the Capital. Catalonia is one of the most historic region of Spain. It was the centre of a separatist movement that sometimes dominated Spanish affairs. Barcelona wanted to brake away from spain and become self governed, they got this idea when the longtime dictator of Spain, Franco, died. Barcelona plays a major role in the region because this is were the government meet when they are discussing Catalonia. Also BArcelona is the biggest city in Catalonia and has the highest population in Catalonia. Most of the Catalonian trade comes through Barcelona because it has the biggest port and Airport. It also provides the most jobs for the people of Catalonia.