The city of Barcelona is on the Mediterranean Sea, located in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and has a population of about 1. Barcelona today is the result of more than 2, years of history and is well-known as a friendly city that has developed thanks to the contributions of people from different places and backgrounds. The presence of new residents from around the world has increased the city's cultural diversity and has made it a place for meetings, dialogue and interaction between neighbours of Barcelona from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
You are invited to be a part of all the neighbours living in Barcelona, and to get to know the resources available to you in the city. In order to enjoy your right to the city, you are invited to explore cultural, sociological and political characteristics that will also be helpful when relating to your neighbours. Residents should contact services nearest to their home address, such as the school or Primary Healthcare Centre in their neighbourhood.
The city provides services and resources of general interest. These are available for information and use according to your needs through the following channels. In each district you will find a Citizen Help and Information Office.
For general information and services in the city of Barcelona. There are two official languages in Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish. Both languages coexist in a bilingual environment. Learning the native languages will provide easier access to social inclusion and employment in the city. Knowledge of Catalonia's official languages, both Catalan and Spanish, is indispensable in order to obtain the social settlement report. This is also true for access to certain jobs.
The library is a local public social centre open to everyone. Libraries in the city provide loan services, home reading, Internet and Wi-Fi access, specialised collections, book clubs and specific courses in multimedia areas. Also available are materials and activities for learning Catalan and Spanish, as well as a variety of cultural events.
