What is Spain known for?

Spain is known for having some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. From the wild Galician coast to the warm Mediterranean Sea, Spain boasts roughly 3,000 miles of coastline that is home to almost 600 Blue Flag beaches—one in every six Blue Flag beaches in the world is located in Spain.



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  • OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Spain.
  • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary monarchy.
  • CAPITAL: Madrid.
  • POPULATION: 49,331,076.
  • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Castilian Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Galician.
  • MONEY: Euro.
  • AREA: 195,363 square miles (505,988 square kilometers)


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23 Interesting and Fun Facts About Spain
  • Fun Facts About Spain.
  • Rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Spain Hosts the World's Biggest Food Fight.
  • Spanish is the second-most spoken native language.
  • First Modern Novel; Don Quixote.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Birthplace of Flamenco.
  • Spain is Home to the World's Oldest Restaurant.


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Every year, thousands of tourists choose to travel to Spain to discover the authentic local culture of the country. Spaniards have a very relaxed and pleasant lifestyle. Especially in the coastal parts of Spain, life is more colorful. This is why the seaside resorts are known as the best holiday cities in Spain.

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FAST FACTS
  • OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Spain.
  • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary monarchy.
  • CAPITAL: Madrid.
  • POPULATION: 49,331,076.
  • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Castilian Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Galician.
  • MONEY: Euro.
  • AREA: 195,363 square miles (505,988 square kilometers)


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Spain's diversified economy includes manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, textiles and apparel, footwear, chemicals, and a booming tourism industry.

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A day (of eating) in the life of a Spaniard
  • Spaniards LOVE their food! In fact, the typical Spaniard probably eats more times throughout the day than most people around the world. ...
  • Spanish Meals: ...
  • El Desayuno – Breakfast. ...
  • El Almuerzo – Brunch. ...
  • La Comida – Lunch. ...
  • La Merienda – Late-Afternoon Snack. ...
  • La Cena – Dinner.


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