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The Kingdom of Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula, where Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra are located. To the northeast, on the ridge of the Pyrenees, is the border with France and the small principality of Andorra. Only 14 km south of Spain is the coast of Morocco.
The Kingdom of Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula, where Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra are located. To the northeast, on the ridge of the Pyrenees, is the border with France and the small principality of Andorra. Only 14 km south of Spain is the coast of Morocco.
Spain is a social and democratic state governed by the rule of law in the form of а parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The King of Spain is Felipe VI.
The currency since 2002 is Euro. Before the Euro the currency was peseta.
Madrid is the capital of Spain. Located on the banks of the Manzanares River in the central part of the country, the city is the administrative center of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. As the capital of the kingdom, Madrid is also the political, economic and cultural center of Spain.
Barcelona is a city in northeastern Spain, the capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and the administrative center of the province of Barcelona. With a population of 1,620,343, it is the second largest city in Spain and 11th in the European Union.
Spain is famous for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. Spanish culture is influenced by the many peoples who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula over the centuries - Iberians, Celts, Romans, Islamic and Catholic influence. Today, each district in the country has its own cultural image. Spain is second in the world after Italy in the number of sites on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List - a total of 40.
From the typical bagpipe music in the northern regions of Galicia to the energetic sounds of the Flamenco guitar in Andalusia, the music is truly one of the great values of Spanish culture. The traditional music spent through the modern rhythms of the singers in the world charts all this puts the music of Spain on a separate pedestal in the world music art.
Today, the flamenco dancer is considered the traditional Spanish folk costume, although there are many folk costumes, depending on the area. For example, in the center and south, flamenco and bullfighting are considered traditional dresses, while Celtic motifs are used in the north.
Spain participates in Eurovision 2019 with the song "La venda", performed by Mickey and written by Adria Salas. As a member of the "Big 5", Spain automatically qualifies to compete in the Eurovision final. Running in position 26, Spain ranks twenty-second out of 26 participating countries with 54 points.
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Madrid. His most listend songs are:
Crazy
When I need you
Vincent(Starry, starry night)
Enrique Iglesias is the son of the famous Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.
His most listend songs are:
Bailando
Subeme La Radio
Hero
Montserrat Cabaye is a Spanish singer from Catalonia. She is famous for her belcanto and her interpretations of roles by Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti.
Spanish cuisine includes a wide variety of dishes that are the result of differences in geography, culture and climate. It is strongly influenced by the products of the seas surrounding the country. Spain's long history has led to a unique cuisine with literally thousands of recipes and flavors typical of Mediterranean cuisine.
Some of the typical dishes are:
Paella
Paella is a rice dish from Valencia, where it is eaten especially on Sundays and Fai. There are many varieties of paella with different ingredients.
Gazpacho
Bocadillo
Tortilla
Chorizo
Jamon
Sangria
Turrón
Las Fallas are an official holiday in the Valencia region of Spain. They are held annually from March 14 to 19. It is believed that the origin of this holiday is the medieval tradition in the spring to take out on the streets and burn all the old furniture, belongings and mattresses of hay used in autumn and winter. Now the old and dirty objects on the streets appear strange figures made of the same materials. These are the first Fai.
12th October - National Day of Spain and Armed Forces Day
Traditionally, the day is represented by a military parade in the central square of the capital Madrid, named after Columbus. The ceremony is in honor of all those who gave their lives for Spain. The parade begins with the solemn raising of the Spanish name. An interesting fact is that the celebration for necessarily includes a goat, which is considered a mascot of the legion.
Bullfighting is a competition between a man and a bull or between bulls between them. In bullfighting, a special type of bull is used, which must be kept on a large ranch with as little contact with people as possible. In Spain, bullfighters are almost as famous as football stars - they receive sponsorship support and media coverage.
The Spanish battle with tomatoes or "La Tomatina" took place for the first time in the summer of 1945. The battle conducts on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Bunyol, Valencia. The fight starts at exactly 12 o'clock at noon, lasts about 1 hour and turns the streets of Bunyol red. The night before the tomato fight, participants compete in a paella competition. The Spanish tomato fight "La Tomatina" is officially entered in the Guinness Book of Records.
Spanish Customs
Spanish Customs
In Spain, people greet each other and say goodbye with a kiss on each cheek. People usually touch their cheeks together and make a kissing sound. Women are always greeted this way, but two men shake hands with each other unless they are relatives.
In some bars, it is okay to throw used napkins and toothpicks on the ground. Especially in a packed bar where everyone is standing up, it is fine to drop those two items on the floor. Staff come around to sweep them up regularly.
The Spanish siesta is one of the country’s most well-known traditions. Nowadays, few Spaniards are able to commute all the way home to have a midday nap, but many shops still close at lunchtime.
People in Spain make more physical contact during conversations, so don’t be alarmed if someone touches you on the shoulder or stands very close while having a chat. The concept of personal space is not as strong as it is in other countries.
5. In Spain, Tuesday the 13th, not Friday the 13th, is considered to be an unlucky day. A common saying warns against doing anything important on this day.
6. Everyone has two surnames, which they take from their father (first surname) and their mother (second surname). A woman keeps her surnames when she gets married instead of adopting the surnames of her husband.
Football is Spain’s national sport and easily the country’s most important participant and spectator sport. Spanish football fans are among the most dedicated and fervent in Europe and are matched in their fanaticism only by the Italians. The Spanish league is one of the most competitive in Europe and Spanish teams enjoy considerable success in European competitions.
Some of the most famous football teams are:
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid
Atlético de Madrid
FC Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao
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