La Rioja

1) La Rioja is the smallest province in Spain, located 42 15 N, 2 30 W.

2) Its capital is Logroo.
3) The province is autonomous or self-governed.
4) The population is 323, 609 and the official language spoken is Spanish.
5) The region is famous for:
its brand of wine, Origen Calificada Rioja, which means origin
qualified Rioja.
its vineyards
sausage making
6) Pears, peaches, sheep, and goats are well known to be a part of La
Rioja. The pears and peaches are mostly preserved.
7) The president is Pedro Sanz Alonso. He was the president since 1995.
8) Its the origin of the Castilian language.
9) The people celebrate the grape harvest festival, Fiestas de la Vendimia
Riojana, from September 20 to 26 in Logroo.
10) Skiing, biking, and white-water rafting is popular in the area.