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  full-name Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León
  flag Flag of Castilla y Leónsvg
  coat-of-arms Escudo de Castilla y Leónsvg80pxFlag of Castile-Leon
  map Localización de Castilla y Leónpng
  capital Valladolid
  language Spanish / Castilian
  area 94,223
  area-magnitude E10
  area-percent 186%
  pop 2,510,849
  pop-rank 6th
  pop-percent 57%
  pop-date 2005
  density 2665
  english-name Castilianleonese
  spanish-name castellanoleonés
  autonomy March 2 , 1983
  congress 33 of 350
  senate 30 of 259
  president Juan Vicente Herrera Campo ( PP )
  president-link List of Presidents of Castile and Leon
  code CL
  website Junta de Castilla y León


Castile and León ( and one of the largest subdvisions in the European Union . It covers an area of 94,223 km&2 with an official population of 2.5 million (2005).


Charter of the Curia Regis, 1188

The tradition of the Regional Courts of León (not Castille) is traced back to the '') of León ( 1188 ). The Leonese ''Curia Regis'' was a king's summons of the estates of the realm. Although the practical outcome of the Curia Regis of 1188 is still disputed, its Charter seems to be an early movement towards the rule of constitutional law, much like the Magna Carta .


Main Political Parties


Parties with parliamentary representation in Castilla y León:

Political Youths:


GEOGRAPHY

Castile and León borders on Asturias and Cantabria to the north, Aragon , the Basque Country , and La Rioja to the east, The Autonomous Community Of Madrid and Castile-La Mancha to the southeast, Extremadura to the south, and on Portugal and Galicia to the west.

Castile and León roughly overlaps with the Spanish part of the (León), Valle De Mena (Burgos), Valle Del Tiétar (Ávila), etc.


Road Communications

The region is the land communication hub of northern Spain. It is crossed by the International E-road E80 . This is the main road connection between Portugal and the rest of Europe.

Castilla and León is also crossed by two major ancient routes:
  • The and a motorway, from East to West.

  • The Roman Vía De La Plata (takes its Spanish name from the Arabic "Balata", meaning "The paved"), now a main road, through the West of the region.



Airports

The last years have seen a vast improvement in accessibility from the rest of Europe, mainly through the operations of ( León ), Salamanca and Burgos . The main airport of the neighbouring region of Madrid ( Barajas ) are close as well, if not yet with a direct communication through public transportation.


REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT

Castile and León is divided into nine Provinces :


Although the ''Statute of Autonomy'' for Castile and Leon does not specify any city to be the capital of the autonomous community, the city of Valladolid serves that purpose in certain contexts, and is the city of residence for the Regional Executive, the Courts, and several other important arms of the regional parliament and government.


Autonomous Executive

The de Castilla y León'' in Spanish.

It has one head of the Regional Executive (Spanish: ''Presidente de la Junta'') and twelve departments: Two ''Vicepresidencias'' and ten Ministries (Spanish: ''Consejerías'').


Regional Legislature

The of the Autonomous Community.

  • The home is in Valladolid.



Regional Judicature




Other regional bodies


Ombudsman

The Ombudsman of Castile and León (Spanish: ''Procurador del Común'') is appointed by the Regional Courts.

  • Seat of the Ombudsman of Castile and León: León



Consultive Committee

The Consultive Committee Of Castile And León (Spanish: ''Consejo Consultivo'') is a group of five legal analysts. They are appointed by the Regional Courts and the Junta. The Committee delivers reports on legal issues both to the Regional Government and to incumbent municipal governments.
  • Seat of the Consultive Committee: Zamora



EDUCATION


Universities



UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

There are six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Castile and León:



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