ASTURIAS

GEOGRAPHY

• Located in Northern Spain
• 4/5 of land is mountain
• Agriculture is poorly developed
• Divided into 7 east-west zones
• Oviedo is the capital
• Oviedo has a lot of pre Roman art
• Main attractions are the Cathedral the palace of marquis and the university

HISTORY OF ASTURIAS

• Was an independent Christian kingdom from 718-910 formed by the Visogoths
• Became one Spain's autonomous communities in 1982
• Oviedo became capital in the 9th century
• The title prince of Asturias was usually held by princes throughout the Spanish monarchy King Henry III was the first prince of Asturias

INDUSTRY OF ASTURIAS

• One of it's main exports is coal from the mountains
• Steel is one of it's most important industries
• It has a big automotive industry it produces mopeds gearboxes and shock absorbers
• Common foods are cabrales chees, Asturian fabe, and pixin

THE CUSTOMS OF ASTURIAS

• Natural Cider festival and Cabrales fair where you can sample local products
• America day parade to celebrate all the the Asturian emigrants to America who came back to visit

SOURCES

• whereisasturias.com
• Britannica.com
• Spain.info
• Spanishculture.com