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Once a year, Spain holds a festival called La Tomatina where everyone takes to the streets and has a food fight with tomatoes.
Almost everyone in the world has heard of the country Spain.
Spain sits within Europe and during colonial times conquered a lot of the world.
But do you ever wonder how such a small country has influenced the world so much?
Here, we are going to share the top 30 fantastic facts that will leave you fascinated by Spain!
Interesting Facts About Spain
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1. The national animal of Spain is the Bull; this is to represent their love of bullfighting.
2. The oldest building that can be found in Spain is the Santa María del Naranco Palace, Church of Saint Mary in English, which was built in 848.
3. Only 25% of the plant species found in Spain are native.
4. The first type of Quill pen to be used was in Seville, Spain from around 600-to 1800 AD.
5. Spain is home to many native animals, such as the Iberian Lynx, Iberian Wolf, The Spanish Ibex, and the Iberian Pig.
6. Spain is home to the only monkeys in Europe. The Barbary macaques can be found in Gibraltar, which although a British overseas territory, is located on the southern tip of Spain.
7.In 1990 the Consorcio del Jamón SerranoEspañol, the Spanish Serrano Ham Consortium in English, was formed. The aim was to bring together exporters and producers of Serrano ham to ensure that only the highest quality of Spanish Serrano ham was produced.
8. Tapas; the concept of small dishes of food to accompany alcohol was invented in Spain.
9. The legend is that when King Alfonso X became severely sick, he could only digest small amounts of food alongside a glass of wine. After his recovery, he issued a statement that from then on, all Inns could only serve wine with food.
10. Every year there is a festival called La Tomatina. It is the festival of tomatoes and the streets turn into one massive food fight for tomatoes.
11. Chorizo is originally from Spain, not Mexico.
12. There is a word in Spanish that categorizes all Iberian cured and aged meat and it is “Embutido”.
13. Flamenco dancing is an art form that was born in Andalucía, Spain in the 18th Century.
14. three elements make Flamenco an art and these are; song, which is “cante” in Spanish, dance “baile” and guitar playing which is “Guitarra” in Spanish.
15. The first brick of La Basilica de La Sagrada Familia, known in English as the basilica of the holy family was laid in 1882. It is still in construction (2020), meaning it holds the title of being the longest building to construct.
16. The highest mountain in mainland Spain is located in the southeast of the country and is called Mulhacén. It can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and is 11,413 feet (3,478 meters) tall.
17. The longest river on the Iberian Peninsula starts in Spain. It is called the river Tagus and is 626 miles (1,007 kilometers) long. 445 miles (716 kilometers) of it run through Spain and then along the border into Portugal.
18. The national flower of Spain is the Red Carnation, known as Clavel in Spanish and it is grown in the south of Spain in Andalusia and Aragon.
19. There are an impressive 47 locations that are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites in Spain.
20..Spain is 195,364 square miles (505990.437 square kilometers) which is just a little bit bigger than the state of California.
21. The name of Spain in Spanish is España.
22. It is believed that the name España, came from the word Hispania, which means rabbit. This name was given to the land in around 300 B.C by the Carthaginians.
23. Although you might think that Barcelona is bustling the capital of Spain, it isn’t. Madrid is the capital of Spain.
24. Spain is the second-largest country in the EU.
25. The Spanish Royal family is known as The Bourbon family has been in reign since the 1700s.
26. Spain is considered to be an old country but it was only officially founded on December 6, 1978.
27. Arnold of Villanova, born in Spain around 1240, was the first person to discover carbon monoxide.
28. The Kingdom of Spain is its official name.
29. The Spanish national anthem, called Marcha Real, is 1 of only 4 in the world that has no lyrics.
30. Spanish is the second most popular language spoken in the world. With 5.85%, of the world’s population, around 442 million people speaking it in 2020.
Questions About Spain With Answers 😲😲😵
What is Spain famous for?
Spain is famous for its easy-going culture, delicious food, and stunning scenery. Major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia all offer unique traditions, languages, and must-see sites! Vibrant festivals such as La Fallas and La Tomatina draw huge crowds of both locals and tourists.
What is Spain's national dish?
Paella
Paella - Take Time to Enjoy!
Many consider Paella as the National dish of Spain, which has as many variations as there are cooks! One thing every variation of paella has in common besides the rice and saffron is that it is a very social culinary occasion.
What are Spain's traditions?
Best known among Spain's folkloristic traditions are certainly Flamenco and bullfights. You will find bullfights indeed throughout the country, the most popular event perhaps being the "Running of Bulls" during the Sanfermines in Pamplona. But bullfights are part and parcel of any Fiesta.
Who made the Spanish flag?
The origin of the current flag of Spain is the naval ensign of 1785, Pabellón de la Marina de Guerra under Charles III of Spain. It was chosen by Charles III himself among 12 different flags designed by Antonio Valdés y Bazán (all proposed flags were presented in a drawing which is in the Naval Museum of Madrid).
What is Spain's national animal?
The bull
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.
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