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Quiroga () is a
Quiroga () is a municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the province of Lugo, part of the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
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The main economic activities are agriculture (emphasis on the cultivation of the grapevine), animal breeding and mining.
The olive tree is growing also in this area, which is quite unusual in Galicia. Oil is made by artisans.
The municipality of Quiroga is an interesting natural area (more than 50% of the total area is protected).
The great location of the valley, makes it suitable for sports such as paragliding, hiking, rafting, etc.
Municipalities in the Province of Lugo
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