After Franco's death in 1975, the authoritarian regime transformed into democratic government with King Juan Carlos as head of state. transformed into democratic government with King Juan After Franco's death in 1975, the authoritarian regime transformed into democratic government with King Juan Carlos as head of state. After Franco's death in 1975, the authoritarian regime transformed into democratic government with King Juan Carlos as head of state. Carlos as head of state.
The constitution of 1978 enshrines respect for linguistic and cultural diversity within a united Spain. The country is divided into 17 regions which all have their own directly elected authorities.
Seville's striking and monumental Plaza de Espana
The level of autonomy afforded to each region is far from uniform. For example, Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia have special status with their own language and other rights. Andalucia, Navarre, Valencia and the Canaries in turn have more extensive powers than some other regions. Asturias and Aragon have taken steps to consolidate language rights.
In June 2006 a Catalan referendum backed by the central government gave the region greater autonomy. The Catalans won nation status within Spain and the region's parliament gained extra powers in taxation and judicial matters. The country's regional picture is a complex and evolving one
is it possible for us to attain such autonomy