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Barcelona, Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography
Related Category: Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography
Barcelona[bAr´´sulO´nu, Catalan bAr´´sulO´nu, Span. bAr´´thAlO´nA] Pronunciation Key - Economy
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Situated on a plain between the Llobregat and BesOs rivers and lying between mountains and the sea, Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain, its largest port, and its chief commercial and industrial center. It is also the seat of two universities and many other educational institutions. Textiles, machinery, automobiles, locomotives, airplanes, and electrical equipment are the chief manufactures. International banking and finance are also important.
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