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La Rioja |
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La RiojaAutonomous community (pop., 2001: 276,702), province, and historical region, north-central Spain. Covering 1,944 sq mi (5,035 sq km), it was known until 1980 as Logroño; its capital is Logroño city. Historically belonging to old Castile, La Rioja's population is concentrated in the irrigated farmland (grapes, cereals, horticultural produce) along the Ebro River and its affluents. Upper Rioja produces some of Spain's finest wines. A highway runs through Lower Rioja linking Bilbao, Zaragoza, and Barcelona. La Rioja province in western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes. Area, 92,300 sq km. Population, 136,000 (1970). Administrative center, La Rioja. The economy is based on extensive animal husbandry; there is viticulture in the foothills. Agricultural raw materials are processed in La Rioja. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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