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Reus
Spain, also known as Kingdom of Spain, is one of the oldest inhabited regions on the planet. It is a country which is located in Southern Europe, and politically organized as a parliamentary monarchy. It is the largest sovereign nation of the three nations that make up the Iberian Peninsula. Administratively, Spain is divided into 50 provinces, grouped into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities with a high degree of autonomy. The name Spain comes from the Latin name Hispania whose capital is Madrid which is also the largest city of the Country.
Reus is the capital of the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, located at 117 metres above sea level. The population in 1997 was 90,993 and reached 100,000 in 2005. Reus is an important commercial city with a great sense of civic pride. People from Reus have a reputation for openmindedness and are very proud to live in their city. The area has always been an important producer of wines and spirits, and gained continental importance at the time of the Phylloxera plague.
Presently, Reus experiences a sharp social, economic and population growth derivative of the strategic position of the locality and the high level of well-being and quality of life that is enjoyed with respect to other places of Spain. This fact has consolidated along with other adjacent municipalities, as a great alternative to the residence in adjacent cities.
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