The National Flower of Spain is Red Carnation (or Clavel in Spanish). Its Scientific name is Dianthus Caryophyllus. The Red Carnation and species of its family means a lot to the Spanish people. The Red Carnations are bisexual plant and bloom in the month of June and they keep blooming for about six to eight weeks.

This flower is known as the symbol of Love, affection, and admiration. Carnations of light red colour are the symbol of admiration and those of dark red colour show the intense feeling of true love and affection for a woman.

The bull is the national animal and an important cultural symbol of Spain. Its cultural status stems from the popularity of bullfighting, which dates back to the 8th century. The most famous event, the Running of the Bulls, takes place every year between July 7th and 14th in the city of Pamplona as part of the San Fermin Festival.

The national bird of Spain imperial eagle, Aquila adalberti, is a bird that reaches a height of 74 to 85 cm and a wingspan of up to 220 cm. They can reach 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg, with females being slightly larger than males. They have a brown color with some irregular white patches on the scapulae. The Iberian imperial eagle also possesses on the “shoulders” white borders and a gray tail, which are characteristics that differentiate it from its oriental relative. The head and nape of the animal are a cream color and very dark forehead. Juveniles have a reddish color with a white collar. Eagles of this species can reach the wild in the 20 years of age and have been reported individuals up to 41 years in captivity.

Paella de Marisco (Spanish Seafood Rice)

Paella Valenciana originated in the fields of Valencia, where country folk mixed rice with rabbit, snails, and vegetables and cooked it over an open fire. It has evolved into Spain's most well-known dish, in which fish, shellfish, meat, pork, and chicken might be variously used.

Originally from Southern Spain, specifically the Andalusia region, Flamenco as a traditional Spanish dancing style has only been documented for the past two hundred years. Today it is practiced throughout Spain and around the world. After reaching popularity in the United States, Flamenco has expanded to now having more flamenco academies in Japan than in Spain. Since the roots of flamenco are so multicultural, being immersed in various traditions around the world before becoming the finished product that we know today, every person can find something to relate to in a flamenco performance. Flamenco has absorbed a little bit of every culture it’s touched.

Instead most people are familiar with the Andalusian-style of dress, which many outsiders consider the Spanish national costume [source: Worth ]. Today, most people refer to Andalusian dress as flamenco. Such traditional clothing is still popular.

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.

The national anthem of Spain is called “Marcha Real”, which translates into the “Royal March”. And as we said, it has no official words.

In fact, it is one of the only four national anthems in the world with no official lyrics, the other ones being Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino.

Fortified Spain national drink made from white grapes, depending on the exposure period and other conditions of preparation is divided into several types: Fino - a dry sherry, whose fortress is not lower than 18%. Manzanilla - wines with a distinct sour taste, achieved using malosaharistyh grapes.

Red and gold

Football is Spain’s national sport and easily the country’s most important mass movement and spectator sport. Compared to Italians or English football football fans, the Spanish are among the top most fanatic in Europe. Almost every town has a football field because of the population’s love for football. A great number of families try to raise their children as football players; not only to play football as a hobby or an extracurricular activity but also as an investment for the future. The major clubs usually snap up these young players and coach them from an early age in their football schools.

La encina is the national tree of Spain. Formal name quercus ilex, known as the holly oak in English and many other names.

National poet of Spain is Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Federico García Lorca

Mausoleum of Pozo Moro

The National Historical Archive of Spain (Archivo Histórico Nacional) is based in Serrano Street in Madrid. It was founded in the nineteenth century when it shared a building with the Real Academía de la Historia.

The National Archaeological Museum is a museum in Madrid, Spain. It is located on Calle de Serrano beside the Plaza de Colón, sharing its building with the National Library of Spain.