Spain

Spain

1. The Kingdom of Spain is located in southwestern Europe, with archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, has common borders with France, Andorra, Portugal and Morocco. Madrid is the capital of Spain being the largest city in the country. Spanish is the official language, language spoken by more than 400 million people in Latin America. The population figure in Spain is 46, 468,102 and occupies an area of ​​505,370 km2. Spain is the second most populous country in Europe west after France, and the fourth largest country on the European continent after Russia, Ukraine and France. The average height of Spain is 650 m above sea level, which makes it makes it the fifth largest mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland, Austria, Andorra and Liechtenstein.

   • Most popular city Madrid: en el corazón de España Si bien la ciudad catalana es la que mayor número de turistas internacionales recibe, Madrid es la número uno del país cuando se contabiliza también al turismo local. No solo es la ciudad más visitada de España, sino también una de las más populares de toda Europa.
     • Nationality in Spain How is Spanish nationality acquired? They are Spaniards of origin: Those born of a father or mother Spanish. Those born in Spain when they are children of foreign parents if, at least one of the parents, was born in Spain
       • language in Spain. Six official languages ​​coexist in Spain: Spanish, Catalan, Valencian, Galician, Basque and Aranese (which only has 2,800 native speakers). The most predominant language in Spain is Spanish which, according to the latest data from the INE, is spoken by 98.9% of the total population as a first or second language.
         • Spanish flag. The flag of Spain, known as the rojigualda, was adopted as the national flag of Spain in 1785 and it has been the national flag ever since, except for the years of the Second Republic (1931-1939), when it was replaced by another ensign. The shield, which is included in the current flag,

2. Turist sites in Spain. MEZQUITA DE CÓRDOBA. Chosen the first in Europe and the fourth in the world, the Mezquita of Córdoba is one of the great architectural wonders of Islamic art, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. LA ALHAMBRA DE GRANADA This imperishable myth, this dream palace, the most heralded and praised of all time, is also an enigmatic chest of romantic legends and secrets. It ranks 16th in the world and sixth in Europe. LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE BARCELONA. The most visited temple in Barcelona is ranked 20th in the world and 9th in Europe. Of all Gaudí's works in Barcelona, ​​the Sagrada Familia represents better any other the artistic conception of its author, a 'total' architecture, where structure, decoration, symbolism, mysticism and nature converge. REALES ALCÁZARES DE SEVILLA. In front of the Cathedral, its construction dates back to the caliphate of Abd al-Rahman III, who a citadel built as the residence of its rulers. After the Christian conquest, several kings en

   • Spanish Food. Gastronomy or Spanish cuisine are the dishes, ingredients, techniques and all the culinary tradition that is practiced in Spain. Cuisine of origin that oscillates between the rural and the coastal style, represents a diversity resulting from many cultures, as well as landscapes and climates. Spanish cuisine is strongly influenced throughout its history by the peoples who conquered its territory, as well as of the towns that later it conquers and colonizes. This situation has provided wide variety of culinary techniques and ingredients. Spanish gastronomy is considered a of the best food in the world. Some of the most typical foods of Spain Paella Cocido from Madrid Fabada Asturiana Serrano ham Gazpacho and Salmorejo Potato omelette Octopus a la Galician Oxtail Hake in green sauce Baby lamb Prawns with garlic Romaine squid and little fish Fried Croquettes Tripe Migas Extremadura Lentils with chorizo ​​Pisto manchego Meatballs.
     • Important facts about Spain. The oldest restaurant in the world is located in Madrid Spain. Spain is the third country in the world (after Italy and China) with the most places declared World Heritage by UNESCO. In total there are 47, with the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and the Alhambra in Granada being the two most visited. The only desert in Europe is in Spain. In Spain there is a territory that changes its nationality every six months.
       • The first man to go around the world was Spanish Tourism is one of the country's great sources of income. It is the third country with the highest life expectancy. According to the WHO, Spain is the third country with the highest life expectancy in the world, behind Switzerland and Japan.