Catalan independence facts for kids
The Catalan independence or separatism is a political movement that supports the independence of Catalonia or the Catalan countries from Spain and France. The Catalan independence movement began in the 19th century. The separatists believe that Catalonia is a nation. Catalonia has its own language (Catalan language) and culture (Catalan culture).
During the Francisco Franco dictatorship, Catalans and the Catalan language were oppressed. Recently, the number of people who support Catalan independence has increased. In 2012 there was a demonstration in Barcelona with 1.500.000 people. The majority of the parliament in Catalunya wants to have a referendum on independence, and 55% identify as separatists.
The Estelada flag is the symbol of the Catalan independence movement.
Images for kids
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A Catalan independence protest in September 2012
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School map of Spain from 1850. It can be seen the State divided into four parts:- The "fully constitutional Spain", that includes Castilia, but also Galician-speacking territories. - The "assimilated Spain": territories from the Crown of Aragon,larguely Catalan-speaking territory- the "Foral Spain", which includes Basque-speaking territories- the "Colonial Spain", with last colonial territories.
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On the left, Colonel Francesc Macià, leader of ERC and President of Catalonia between 1931 and 1933
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The 2010 Catalan autonomy protest in the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Aragó Avenues, in Barcelona
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Municipalities supporting the Association of Municipalities for Independence
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Artur Mas and Oriol Junqueras, signing the 2012–2016 governability agreement on 19 December 2012
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Pro-referendum rally in Montjuic, 11 June 2017
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Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and over 700 mayors from Catalonia meeting to support an independence referendum, September 2017
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March for Liberty on Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona on 18 October 2019
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Concert for Freedom organised by the Catalan National Assembly at Camp Nou, on 29 June 2013
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"Only dictatorships jail peaceful political leaders": a banner at a FC Barcelona match in October 2019
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Pro-Constitucionalist march in Barcelona in 2017 "Recuperem el seny" (Let's get the common sense)
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See also
In Spanish: Independentismo catalán para niños
