Autonomous communities of Spain

Spain is divided into several administrative regions known as Autonomous Communities (Comunidades Autónomas). These regions were established as part of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, which aimed to decentralize government and provide a degree of self-governance to various areas of the country. There are 17 Autonomous Communities and 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla). Each Autonomous Community has its own government, which is responsible for various areas such as education, health care, transportation, and cultural affairs.