Inspired by Scotland, Catalans hold huge rally for independence from Spain

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Participants, waving Catalan flags and wearing the flag's red and yellow colours, stood in a V-shape formation, indicating their desire for a vote.

Protesters were energised by Scotland's forthcoming independence referendum - and many also waved the Scottish flag.

The regional government has called a referendum for 9 November. The Spanish government says the vote is illegal.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29163983

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An official from Barcelona's nationalist-led city hall told reporters it estimated turnout for the demonstration at 1.8 million, but central government officials put the figure much lower.

The Spanish government delegation in Catalonia calculated the figure at between 470,000 and 520,000, it said in a statement.

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http://news.yahoo.com/catalan-independence-vote-almost-unstoppable-official-175608746.html