Gipuzkoa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gipuzkoa
Guipúzcoa
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| Historical Territory of Gipuzkoa | |||
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| Motto(s):
Fidelissima Bardulia Numquam Superata
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Basque Country | ||
| Capital | San Sebastián | ||
| Area
(0.38% of Spain; Ranked 50th)
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| • Total | 1,980 km2 (760 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 720,592 | ||
| • Density | 363.9/km2 (942.6/sq mi) | ||
| • Ranked | 19th | ||
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| ISO 3166-2 |
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| Official languages | Basque, Spanish | ||
| Parliament | Cortes Generales | ||
| Congress seats | 6 (of 350) | ||
| Senate seats | 4 (of 264) | ||
| General Assembly of Gipuzkoa | 51 | ||
| Website | Gipuzkoako Foru Aldundia | ||
Gipuzkoa is a special part of Spain, located in the Basque Country. It's like a historical region and a province all in one! Its main city, or capital, is Donostia-San Sebastián.
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Where is Gipuzkoa?
Gipuzkoa is in the northern part of Spain. It is right on the coast, next to the Bay of Biscay. This means it has beautiful beaches and a lot of sea views.
How Big is It?
Gipuzkoa is one of the smallest provinces in Spain. It covers about 1,980 square kilometers. That's about 0.38% of all of Spain!
Even though it's small, many people live there. In 2018, over 720,000 people called Gipuzkoa home. This makes it one of the most populated provinces in Spain for its size.
People and Culture
The people from Gipuzkoa are called Gipuzkoar. They are part of the larger Basque community. The Basque Country has a very unique culture and history.
What Languages Do They Speak?
In Gipuzkoa, people speak two official languages. One is Spanish, which is spoken all over Spain. The other is Basque, or Euskara. Basque is a very old language. It is different from most other European languages. Many people in Gipuzkoa speak both languages.
How is Gipuzkoa Governed?
Gipuzkoa is a province within the Basque Country. The Basque Country is an "autonomous community" in Spain. This means it has its own government and laws.
Who is in Charge?
The main leader of Gipuzkoa is called the Deputy General. As of 2023, the Deputy General is Markel Olano. He is part of the Basque Nationalist Party. This person helps run the province.
How Does it Work?
Gipuzkoa has its own local assembly, called the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa. It has 51 members. These members make decisions for the province.
Gipuzkoa also sends representatives to the national Spanish government. They send 6 members to the Congress of Deputies and 4 members to the Senate of Spain. This way, Gipuzkoa has a voice in decisions for all of Spain.
History and Motto
Gipuzkoa has a long and interesting history. Its motto is "Fidelissima Bardulia Numquam Superata". This means "Most Faithful Bardulia Never Conquered". Bardulia was an old name for a region that included parts of what is now Gipuzkoa. The motto shows the strong spirit of the people. It tells us they were never defeated in battles.
Images for kids
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The Oiartzun river passing through Errenteria
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Algorri beach in Zumaia
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Inlet to the harbour of Pasaia
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Meadows near the Arlaban mountain pass
See also
In Spanish: Guipúzcoa para niños
