Asturias
Autonomous community of Spain
The Principality of Asturias, a region of northwest Spain, is known for its rugged coast, mountains, religious sites and medieval architecture. Regional capital Oviedo’s San Salvador Cathedral houses religious relic the Shroud of Oviedo. Nearby on...
Capital: Oviedo
Population: 1.022 million (2019)
Area code: +34 985
Demonym(s): Asturian; asturiano, -na (es)
HDI (2021): 0.900; very high · 9th
ISO 3166 code: ES-AS (autonomous community); ES-O (province)
Official languages: Spanish (Asturian has special status)
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Asturias ; Country, Spain ; Formation, 722 (Kingdom of Asturias) 1230 (Comarca of the Asturias of Oviedo) 1833 (Province of Oviedo) 1982 (Autonomous Community).
Apr 30, 2024 · Asturias was an independent Christian kingdom between 718 and 910, formed by Visigothic nobles and officials who had been displaced by the ...
The capital of the Principality of Asturias is Oviedo, with Gijón being the largest city. Other significant towns in the region are Aviles, Langreo, Mieres, ...
The Principality of Asturias, consisting of the single-province of Asturias, lies in the north of Spain. ... Asturian cider is famous throughout Spain and, indeed ...
Apr 9, 2024 · The Principality of Asturias, as it's officially known, brims with distinctiveness and diversity. It has its language, culture, and cuisine ...
Nov 5, 2021 · In the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo is the capital. It is known as a cathedral city and has existed since the Roman period and beyond. This ...