The autonomous community of Galicia is located on the northwest side of Spain, bordering Portugal. The name of the province is also known as Galiza and is pronounced in various forms, depending on the area. This province won the title of historic nationality and is composed of the provinces of A Coruรฑa, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra. Galicia borders the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The main parts of the landscapes here are picturesque and seem rather rough, Celtic compared to the southern side of Spain, which tends to be more exotic. The cliffs are extremely high and covered with grass and vegetation, and the villages are traditional and exhale Spanish culture for its pores. This region is very ancient, dating back to the Middle Paleolithic. The earliest inhabitants that could be detected through archaeological evidence were the Gallaeci.