The Kingdom of Spain, a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy is a part of the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe, with a population of 46,030,109 people. Madrid is the largest city and also the capital of Spain. The party going and life enjoying Spanish people call their country España. Moving on to some interesting facts about Spain, its history, economy and geography…
Facts About Spain: History, Geography and Economics
In the 16th century and the first half of 17th century, Spain became the strongest kingdom in Europe and a leading world power, with its colonies spreading to the gold laden South America and Mexico. The current monarch is King Juan Carlos I, who inherited the throne from General Franco, the dictator who ruled Spain (from 1939 until 1975), post the Spanish Civil War.
The economy of Spain thrives on its tourism industry. Spain is very well known for its beaches, sunny weather, scenic islands, and a Mediterranean atmosphere, which attracts a load of tourists from across the world. This makes Spain one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. For more references you may also read more on 'Spain travel'. The Teide (Tenerife, Canary Islands) is the highest peak in Spain and also the third largest volcano in the world from its base. The weather in Spain consists of extreme climates include the very hot summers and very cold winters. At 504,782 Sq km, Spain is the world's 51st-largest country, land wise.
Facts About Spain: Society and Culture
The official language of Spain is Castilian Spanish which is also the second most spoken language in the world and is spoken in 23 countries. A majority of the Spanish population is Catholic, though Spain was a Muslim country for over 300 years as it was under Moorish rule until 1492.
Bullfighting is a traditional Spanish pastime and is also known as La Fiesta Nacional. Bullfighting in Spain in general is falling because the Catalonian regional parliament has passed a motion showing its desire to ban bullfighting in the region. Soccer (football) is also a very popular sport in Spain with the national football team participating in several international matches, not to mention the countless matches that take place within Europe.
Respect for privacy is one of the most interesting facts about Spain.Culture is that, you must call before you visit a person's home or office. Their conversations are mostly about general affairs, and they rarely discuss anything about their personal lives. They tend to stand close and frequently touch one another on the arm while conversing. Spaniards are very independent people. They move out of their parents homes at around the age of 18 and are expected to start earning and manage their own finances. The most famous type of Spanish music is Flamenco, which comprises of songs, dance and guitar music.
The staple diet of Spainish people is rice or arroz. It is an important ingredient in Spanish food and is also the main ingredient in la paella, a traditional dish of Spain, which is cooked outside in open air. It would be interesting to know that the Spanish also eat a lot of snails. Spain is the world’s biggest producer of olives which are used in pickles and to make olive oil. Read more information on Spain fun facts in this Buzzle article.
The Spanish celebrate Christmas till the 6 January! They believe that on this day the three kings had visited baby Jesus and presented him with gifts. On this day of Epiphany, children in Spain receive a lot of gifts from their parents and relatives on this day. It is similar to the tradition of Santa Claus leaving gifts for children on the eve of Christmas. Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, they celebrate a festival called La Tomatina which is tomato fight! Thousands of people join in the tomato throwing event in Buñol, near Valencia. Among the interesting facts about Spain is their New Year tradition. It is their tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one grape for each stroke of the clock, and a sign of good luck. One grape is eaten for one month of the year. Adios!
Facts About Spain: History, Geography and Economics
In the 16th century and the first half of 17th century, Spain became the strongest kingdom in Europe and a leading world power, with its colonies spreading to the gold laden South America and Mexico. The current monarch is King Juan Carlos I, who inherited the throne from General Franco, the dictator who ruled Spain (from 1939 until 1975), post the Spanish Civil War.
The economy of Spain thrives on its tourism industry. Spain is very well known for its beaches, sunny weather, scenic islands, and a Mediterranean atmosphere, which attracts a load of tourists from across the world. This makes Spain one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. For more references you may also read more on 'Spain travel'. The Teide (Tenerife, Canary Islands) is the highest peak in Spain and also the third largest volcano in the world from its base. The weather in Spain consists of extreme climates include the very hot summers and very cold winters. At 504,782 Sq km, Spain is the world's 51st-largest country, land wise.
Facts About Spain: Society and Culture
The official language of Spain is Castilian Spanish which is also the second most spoken language in the world and is spoken in 23 countries. A majority of the Spanish population is Catholic, though Spain was a Muslim country for over 300 years as it was under Moorish rule until 1492.
Bullfighting is a traditional Spanish pastime and is also known as La Fiesta Nacional. Bullfighting in Spain in general is falling because the Catalonian regional parliament has passed a motion showing its desire to ban bullfighting in the region. Soccer (football) is also a very popular sport in Spain with the national football team participating in several international matches, not to mention the countless matches that take place within Europe.
Respect for privacy is one of the most interesting facts about Spain.Culture is that, you must call before you visit a person's home or office. Their conversations are mostly about general affairs, and they rarely discuss anything about their personal lives. They tend to stand close and frequently touch one another on the arm while conversing. Spaniards are very independent people. They move out of their parents homes at around the age of 18 and are expected to start earning and manage their own finances. The most famous type of Spanish music is Flamenco, which comprises of songs, dance and guitar music.
The staple diet of Spainish people is rice or arroz. It is an important ingredient in Spanish food and is also the main ingredient in la paella, a traditional dish of Spain, which is cooked outside in open air. It would be interesting to know that the Spanish also eat a lot of snails. Spain is the world’s biggest producer of olives which are used in pickles and to make olive oil. Read more information on Spain fun facts in this Buzzle article.
The Spanish celebrate Christmas till the 6 January! They believe that on this day the three kings had visited baby Jesus and presented him with gifts. On this day of Epiphany, children in Spain receive a lot of gifts from their parents and relatives on this day. It is similar to the tradition of Santa Claus leaving gifts for children on the eve of Christmas. Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, they celebrate a festival called La Tomatina which is tomato fight! Thousands of people join in the tomato throwing event in Buñol, near Valencia. Among the interesting facts about Spain is their New Year tradition. It is their tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one grape for each stroke of the clock, and a sign of good luck. One grape is eaten for one month of the year. Adios!
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