Province of Burgos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burgos
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Provincial Palace (s. XIX) in Burgos, seat of the Diputación de Burgos, the province governing body
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Map of Spain with Burgos highlighted
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castille and León | ||
| Capital | Burgos | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14,292 km2 (5,518 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | Ranked 11 | ||
| 2,78% of Spain | |||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| • Rank | Ranked 36 | ||
| 0,80% of Spain | |||
| Demonym(s) | Spanish: burgalés/a English: burgalese |
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||
| Parliament | Cortes Generales | ||
The Province of Burgos is a region in northern Spain. It is part of the larger area called Castile and León. Think of it like a state or a large county within a country.
This province shares its borders with several other provinces. These include Palencia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, Álava, La Rioja, Soria, Segovia, and Valladolid.
Its main city and capital is Burgos. This city is where important government buildings are located.
History of Burgos Province
The Province of Burgos has a long and interesting history. One cool fact is about the Cartularies of Valpuesta. These are very old documents found in a monastery in Burgos. Many people believe they contain some of the oldest known words written in the Spanish language. This makes Burgos an important place for understanding how the Spanish language developed!
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Burgos para niños
