Top Ten Origins: Catalonia (Catalunya) and Spain

On October 1, 2017, the Spanish region of Catalonia—known as Catalunya to Catalonians—voted to declare itself an independent country from Spain, triggering confusion, fear, and demonstrations in the streets. Why did Catalonians vote to leave Spain and why is Spain so reluctant to let them go? These ten historical moments help us understand the long and complicated relationships Catalunya has had with Spain as well as with the international community. 1. The Nineteen Autonomous Regions of Spain

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