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ELI5: Why does Catalonia want independence from Spain?
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Catalonia is a culturally and linguistically distinct group. The Catalonian language is actually very different from default Spanish or its regional dialects.

Plus, the economy in Catalonia and especially Barcelona is in much better shape than the rest of Spain, so the locals feel it's unfair that they have to pay taxes to central authorities that then subsidize other regions.