GALICIA

(42° 25’ N., 8° W.), ancient kingdom and province of Spain, now captaincy-general; divided to four - ‘ provinces of Corunna, Lugo, Orense, and Pontevedra; surface generally mountainous and well watered; climate mild; coast-line much indented; has many good harbors, of which Ferrol is one of finest naval ports of Europe; principal river, Minho; minerals—lead, tin, copper, iron; inhabitants mostly agriculturists, but agriculture is backward; chief exports— timber, cattle, sardines; capital, Corunna, Area, c. 11,250 sq. miles. Pop. 2,089,000.