| Republic of Galicia República de Galicia Timeline: Cherry, Plum, and Chrysanthemum
OTL equivalent: Galicia | ||||||
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| Anthem: Os Pinos |
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| Capital | Santiago de Compostela | |||||
| Other cities | Lugo; Pontevedra; Vigo; A Coruña | |||||
| Official languages | Galician | |||||
| Ethnic groups | Galicians | |||||
| Religion | Christianity; Irreligion | |||||
| Demonym | Galician | |||||
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic | |||||
| - | President | |||||
| - | Prime Minister | |||||
| Legislature | Parliament of Galicia | |||||
| Establishment | ||||||
| - | Independence from Spain | September 1, 1945 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 29,574.42 km2 11,419 sq mi |
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| Population | ||||||
| - | estimate | 2,701,819 | ||||
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Time zone | WET (UTC) | |||||
| Internet TLD | .gc | |||||
| Calling code | +348 | |||||
| Membership international or regional organizations | United Nations; European Community | |||||
Galicia, officially the Republic of Galicia (Galician: República de Galicia), is a country located in the northwest corner of Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Galicia is bordered by Portugal to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and Spain to the east. It is defined by many rivers, hilly terrain, lush valleys, and a rocky coastline known as the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death). Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, is also the endpoint of the well-known Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path. Lugo, Pontevedra, Vigo, and A Coruña are among of the other important cities of the nation.
The economy of Galicia is multifaceted, with major contributions from the fishing, agricultural, tourism, and manufacturing sectors. The area is well-known for its fishing sector, which specializes in sardine, octopus, and shellfish production. Producing crops like maize, potatoes, and grapes is another major aspect of Galician agriculture. Galicia has a unique cultural identity shaped by its Celtic roots, Roman heritage, and Christian traditions and is renowned for its natural beauty, including its rugged coastline, lush forests, and picturesque countryside. Nevertheless, tourism in Galicia is developed much later than its neighbours, such as Portugal and Spain, by booming only in recent decades. Galicia is a member of the United Nations, the European Community and the Council of Europe as well as a founding member of NATO.
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