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Eibar
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. Eibar is a city and municipality within the province of Guipuzcoa, in the Basque Country. The city was chartered by Alfonso XI of Castile in 1346. Its chief industry since the 16th century has been the manufacture of armaments, particularly finely engraved small arms. A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. A municipality is typically governed by a mayor and a city council or municipal council. Municipalities are not necessarily the same as townships. A muncipality is a general-purpose district, as opposed to a special-purpose district. A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Eibar is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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