This is the country where Catalan speaks too
he Catalan It is one of the common languages of Spain. However, its use crosses the national borders. Beyond Catalonia, this language is present in countries like Andorra or southern France. Not only there. There is a small angle in the Mediterranean Sea where It uses its citizens known as “alguerés”Catalan tone. This is the Italian city of Alguer, in the northwest of Sardinia.
88 % of the inhabitants of the islands understand this “Catalan in the Middle Ages” and More than half are talkingAccording to the latest official data for Generalitat, which corresponds to 2015. “Alguerés” coexists with the Italian, and although its use has decreased over time, it is not uncommon to listen to neighbors to speak or children studying them in schools. In addition, the Catalan government and the city of Alguer are trying to promote it Through various activities and cooperation.
Middle Ages inheritance
The history of “alguerés” dates back to the thirteenth century, when Sardinia has become part of the Aragon crown After the eighth Pope Bonifacio’s privilege. Then the Tajagon began a military invasion, which was crowned in 1326. ALGUER was then replaced by the Catalan citizens, which is something He was distinguished by his identity.
For centuries, Catalani became one of the usual languages of the city. until They survived the periods of the Fascist Museoulini regime. The dictator tried to impose Italian. However, Gabriele D’Nnunzio Military Intervention, which mediates so that this language is not banned.
Alguer is the eastern point Catalan countriesA group of Catalan speaking regions. To the extent that in 2009, with the aim of enhancing linguistic and cultural relations, Generalitat has opened the city’s headquarters. Thus, 550 km from Barcelona, Catalani remains a symbol of what can be considered a small Catalonia inside Italy.
