Asturias
Asturias, officially the Principality of Asturias. It's a region
in the north-west of Spain.
The most important cities
there are: Oviedo, the capital; Gijón ,
the seaport and largest city; and the industrial town of Avilés. Other
municipalities in Asturias include Cangas de Onís, Cangas de Narcea, Langreo,
Llanes, Mieres and Villaviciosa
The only official language in Asturias is spanish. The
asturian language, also known as "bable", is also spoken, and it's protected by the
law.
While Asturias is especially known for its seafood, the most
famous regional dish is ‘’fabada asturiana’’, a rich stew typically made with
large white beans (fabes), shoulder of pork (lacón), black sausage (morcilla),
and spicy sausage (chorizo). Asturian cheeses, especially Cabrales, are
also famous throughout Spain and beyond. Asturias is called ‘’the land of
cheeses’’ (el país de los quesos).
In sports, Asturias has two main football teams: Sporting de
Gijón and Real Oviedo, which have played over 35 seasons in First Division.
Other current notable team sports are
Oviedo CB (basketball) and AB Gijón Jovellanos (handball).
Radecar driver Fernando Alonso is a two-time Formula One world
champion and races with Asturia's flag colours as helmet. Also, cyclist Samuel
Sánchez won a gold at the Olympic games. Football players from Asturias include
World Cup winner David Villa as well Quini, Luis Enrique… and more.
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