Place details
Place nameGirona
Other namesGerona, Girona province
CountryEspaña
Latitude41.983
Longitude2.817
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
The most northeastern Spanish province, its northern bordering country is France with the Pyrenees mountains. The province of Girona was established in 1883 from parts of Catalonia. The northern area of Girona contains forests of oak, pine, and chestnut. Linen and cotton textiles are produced in the provincial capital of Gerona.