Province of Badajoz
Province of Badajoz, Spanish province in western Extremadura, Spain.
Description
The Province of Badajoz is an administrative region in western Extremadura, Spain, stretching along the Portuguese border. The Guadiana divides the territory into a northern plain with gentle hills and a southern area with mountains and pastureland.
History
The administrative structure arose in 1833 from territories previously shaped by Roman settlers, Moorish kingdoms and Christian conquerors. In the 19th century the railway connected the capital with the rest of the country.
Culture
The name comes from the Arabic Batalyaws and still echoes in the white houses of some villages. In inland squares people gather in the evening outside churches to watch the local activity.
Practical
Main roads run east to west and connect the larger towns with each other. In summer the heat can become very strong especially on the open plains.
Did you know?
Cork oaks grow in large numbers across the fields and supply material for part of global cork production. Harvesting is done by hand by carefully removing the bark from the trunk.
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