What are facts about about Spain?

Answer 1

• In the 16th century, Spain was among the most powerful empires of the world. During the first world war, Spain maintained a neutral position and in 1923, it began to be ruled by dictator Gen. Miguel Primo de Rivera.
• The capital of Spain is Madrid. Spain's currency is the Euro. The population of Spain is approximately forty five million.
• The coastline of Spain extends 4964 Km. There are more than 8000 kms of beaches in Spain.
• Today Christianity is the dominant religion in Spain. Even during the Moorish occupation it was the most prevalent religion, However the Muslims were an enlightened group and very tolerant of other religions. For several centuries Islam dominated by force of arms, but not by adherents.

Tourism is the biggest industry in Spain. After London and Paris, Benidorm, a small beach-town in Spain has the highest number of hotel rooms but is a ghost town when not in the tourist season. Some of the other famous places in Spain are La Rambla in Barcelon, Valencia, Ibiza, Madrid and Bilbao.

• Nudity is not an offense in Spain. It is legal. Same sex marriage too is considered legal.
• Around 44% of the olive oil produced in the world comes from Spain. Three-fourths of the world's saffron comes from this country too.
• The Spanish people claim that it was them and not British who invented fried fish. According to the them, British got the idea of fried fish from the people of Cadiz in the eighteenth century and later came up with fish n' chips.
• One of the interesting facts about Spain is that though most of its vineyards have white grapes, still it is more famous for red wine.
• Europe imported a lot of food products such as tomatoes, avocados, potatoes, cacao (for chocolate) and even tobacco from Spain.
• Beret (a kind of cap) was invented in Spain and not in France, as is popularly believed.
• Spain is one of the biggest importers of scotch whiskey. In fact it is one among the top five.
• Paella was not originally a seafood dish. It was made with chicken, pork, rabbit and snails by the Spanish people.
• One of the fun facts about Spain is that people in this country eat a very late lunch -- between 2 pm to 4pm. Dinner is mostly had after ten in the night. Most Spaniards prefer to have breakfast in eateries or small hotels rather than having it at home.
• The tap water in Madrid is so clean that it can be drunk as it is, without filtering.
• Flamenco, which most of the outsiders think is just a dance, is in fact an art form which includes dancing, singing, hand claps and guitar playing.
• One of the interesting facts about Spain for kids is that bullfighting is considered both an art and a sport in Spain. It is very popular and one of the main attractions for tourists visiting Spain. There are a number of bull rings in almost all the cities of Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona.
• There is no denying the fact that Spaniards like to eat out and party, considering that Spain has the highest number of restaurants, bars and coffee shops in the European union.
• Soccer is the most popular sport. If there are matches going on, to get a place in a local bar is almost impossible.
• One of the funny facts about Spain is that when the Spaniards talk to each other, they stand very close and touch each other every now and then on the shoulder while talking.
• Another of the fun facts about Spain is that the teens date in groups till they turn eighteen. Only after that they go out as a couple.
• One of the strangest facts about Spain is that one can get prescription medicines as "over the counter" at chemist shops.

44% of olive oil comes from Spain.

Spain has 2 Autonomous Cities in North Africa.

The Capital city is Madrid.

Spain is the 4th biggest country in Europe and has a population of about 46,341,462

See the CIA World Factbook.

# The official name for it is The Kingdom Of Spain. # The capital is Madrid. # Spain is the second largest country in Europe (France is the first). # Spain is made up of 17 regions. # The main language spoken is Spanish. # General banks are open 9am to 2pm except on Saturday when they close at 1pm.

It has some of the best fruit in the world!

It has beautiful women and not so handsome men.

When you bring a bottle of red wine (even an expensive one) to a Spanish household don't be surprised if your host puts it in the fridge before opening it. This even happens in the winter. If your host also mixes it with Gaseosa (Seltzer Water) then try not to be shocked. It is also mixed with Lemon or Orange Casera( (flavored soft drinks)

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1. Spanish people almost never tip on a Menu del Dia

This is explained patiently to me time and again. There is no need to tip if you have the set, 3 course menu del dialunch. We know that tipping in Spain is by no means obligatory (5% is about right for good service at dinner), but few people will tip for one of these marvelously good value lunches.

2. Bananas must come from the Canary Islands

And if they come from anywhere else, many a Spaniard will rather go banana-less until the next shipment comes in.

3. Indian Restaurants Sugar their Spiciness

Most Spaniards do not like hot, as in chilli-hot, food. So many Indian (and other ethnic) restaurants actually add sugar to their curries to bring down the scorch factor.
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Spain is a kingdom ruled by Juan Carlos I. It is a constitutional monarchy. It was center of the reconquista, a campaign to take the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. Spain had conquered many territories, such a the country Mexico, but the are all free now.The Capital city is Madrid, it is the 4th biggest country in Europe and has a population of about 40,341,462
44% of olive oil comes from Spain.

Spain has 2 Autonomous Cities in North Africa.

The Capital city is Madrid.

Spain is the 4th biggest country in Europe and has a population of about 46,341,462

See the CIA World Factbook.
# The official name for it is The Kingdom Of Spain.# The capital is Madrid.# Spain is the second largest country in Europe (France is the first).# Spain is made up of 17 regions.# The main language spoken is Spanish.# General banks are open 9am to 2pm except on Saturday when they close at 1pm.
It has some of the best fruit in the world!

It has beautiful women and not so handsome men.

Only the rich-er people have AC-and it gets HOT!!
1.The Capital city of spain is Mardrid
its capital city is Madrid

Answer 2

Famous for Bullfighting

Has the third best hotels after Paris and London

Has 2 blue flags for the beaches