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=**Spain**=



=**Flag of Spain**=



= = =**Coat of Arms of Spain**=
 * Flag Description: **three horizontal bands of red (top), yellow (double width), and red with the national coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band; the coat of arms includes the royal seal framed by the Pillars of Hercules, which are the two promontories (Gibraltar and Ceuta) on either side of the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar



The **Spanish Coat of Arms** is composed by six other coat of arms: The gold castle in a red background, which symbolises Castile The red lion in white background, symbolising León The red and yellow stripes of Aragon The golden chains of Navarre The pomegranate flower of Granada The fleur-de-lis of the House of Bourbon

=**Map of Spain**=

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=**Islas Canarias**=

=Geographic=
 * ** The islands form an autonomous community of Spain. **

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=**Location**=



=**Money of Spain**=
 * =====** EURO **=====



=**Languase**=


 * ** Euskera **


 * ** Castilian **


 * ** Catalan **


 * ** Galician **

=**Popular sports in Spain**=

**1. Football** Spain’s football league is one of the best in the world. The league is more competitive and has the best players in the world. The second half of century is dominated by foot ball in Spain.   2. BullFighting  When you think of Spain, bullfighting comes to your mind. Bullfighting is part of Spain’s local festival. Even thought the participates are less, bullfighting of Spain has fans across the world.  3. Skiing <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Spain has excellent landscape and is the country with mountains. Skiing in Spain is a favorite winter time activity and there are plenty of skiing trails in Spain. <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> 4. Formula 1 <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">(Pictures of Formula 1 en Valencia Spain) <span style="background-color: #156aa3; color: #111111; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Formula 1 is an international auto racing sports. It is most expensive and popular sports in the world. Spain has lot of fans for it.

=**Dink**=


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;">Beer and breweries, and Spanish wine **




 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">One of the main pleasures of traveling is discovering new food and drink <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">. Not only are these delicious treats enjoyable in themselves, but they are such an important part of any culture that getting to know them is one of the very best ways to get the feel for a place and really sink in to the life there.

=** Tinto de verano **=



=**San Miguel beer**= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">Everybody has heard of sangria <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">- the mixture of wine, juice, brandy and fruit pieceswhich for many people typifies Spain. There is no denying that it is a great drink, but on the down side you can normally only order it by the jug, which can be expensive. If what you are after is a quick, light, refreshing drink, then try tinto de verano a simple mixture of red wine and lemonade <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">, usually served in a tall glass over ice – perfect for hot summer nights.

=Rioja Wine=
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">Most regions and even individual towns in Spain have their own brand of beer <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">, but my person favorite is San Miguel, brewed in <span style="color: #003399; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">**Malaga** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">, the capital of the Costa del Sol <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">. It is a light, crisp beer, with a smooth aftertaste and it goes down a treat on its own or with a meal

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> ====** most famous wine in Spain **==== > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">. The best known wines from Rioja are reds, which go very well with a good steak or other meats. Less well known but equally well worth trying are the lighter rosé versions and the crisp, fresh white wines. There is something to suit everybody’s taste and pocket, from good simple > ====** table wines **==== > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">to > ====** grand reserves **==== > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">which can live with the world’s finest and which change hands for hundreds of euros.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">This <span style="color: #003399; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">northern region <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">gave its name to the

=**Cava wine**=



<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> =**Licor Cuarenta y Tres<Licor 43>**=
 * ** This is the Spanish equivalent of Champagne and comes from Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain. The most famous brand is Freixenet , which accounts for over half of all cava sales, although in total there are well over 200 cava producers. Cava is a light, normally dry sparkling wine , and it has a very important place in Catalan culture and cookery. Try it either as an aperitif, or with one of the combination dishes of poultry cooked with fruit for which Catalonia is famous. **



<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> =**Food of Spian**=
 * ** This is quite simply the ultimate after-dinner drink . As the name suggests, it is made from a mixture of 43 different ingredients, including citrus and other fruits, herbs and spices and vanilla, which all together produce a glowing golden drink with a smooth and warming flavor, containing hints of chocolate and bananas . Normally served over ice, it is slightly sweet, but with a serious bite. **

=**A Classic Tapa: Spainish Potato Omelet**=

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 * **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: inherit;">Also called Tortilla de Patata or Spanish Omelet, it topped our list of favorite tapas. In Spain bars serve it as a tapa, but it is often eaten for dinner in Spanish homes. It's portable, which makes it great to take to holiday parties, too! **

=**Gazpacho**=


 * Gazpacho (Spanish pronunciation: [gasˈpatʃo]) is usually a tomato-based, vegetable soup, traditionally served cold, originating in the southern Spanish region of Andalucía. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, as well as in neighboring Portugal, where it is known as gaspacho (Portuguese pronunciation: [gɐʃˈpaʃu]). Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, due to its refreshing qualities and cold serving temperature.**

=**Top 10 Spainish Dihes**=


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Cochinillo Asado (Roast Suckling Pig) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Octopus) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Prawns) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: inherit;"> Jamon Iberico and Chorizo (Iberian Ham and Spicy Sausage) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: inherit;"> Paella (Spanish Rice Dish) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: inherit;"> Pescado Frito (Fried Fish) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Gazpacho (Cold Tomato Soup or Liquid Salad) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;"> Queso Manchego (Spanish Sheep Cheese) **
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt;"> P <span style="font-family: 'Angsana New',serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.5;">atatas Bravas (Fried Potatoes in Spicy Sauce) **

=<span style="color: #333333; font-family: tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em;">Religion =

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 * There is no official religion, but the majority of the population is ** Roman Catholic. **

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 * "Roman Catholic" mean members of the Latin Rite or Western Church to the exclusion of those who belong to the Eastern Catholic Churches does not appear in any recent document of the Holy See, and popes have used the term "Roman Catholic Church" on various occasions throughout the 20th century to mean instead the whole Church without exclusion of any part.[3]**

=**Greeting**=
 * In popular usage, "Catholic Church" is usually understood to mean the same as "Roman Catholic Church". In compound forms such as "Roman Catholic worship" the term is sometimes used to differentiate Western (Latin Rite) practices from Eastern. However, in itself the word "catholic" translates into English as "universal" or "pertaining to the whole", as opposed to "particular" or "related to a part". Being "catholic" is one of the Four Marks of the Church set out in the Nicene Creed, a statement of belief accepted by many churches, even if not in communion with the Pope.**




 * Hola — Hello, hi — This greeting is suitable in both formal and informal contexts.**


 * First impressions count. That's one reason you should learn some of these common greetings before visiting an area where Spanish is spoken. Even if your knowledge of Spanish is rudimentary, it can make your conversation a bit smoother to know some of these statements or questions of common courtesy.**

**Fruit of Spain**








=<span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="color: #333333; font-family: tahoma,arial,sans-serif;">Culture and society of Spain ** =


 * **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: tahoma,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Spain is known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine, but there is so much more to the country. It was, and remains one of the cultural centers of Europe. **

=**<span style="color: #333333; font-family: tahoma,arial,sans-serif;">History of Spain **=



=**Fashion**=





=**National dance of Spain**=






 * The National Dance Company, which tours Europe, has evolved towards a more contemporary style, although without sidelining its classical principles. It maintains its own distinctive identify, which is based on Spanish cultural and folkloric roots.**

= = =**sport of Spain**=
 * Throughout its history it has staged new choreographies by George Balanchine, Anthony Tudor and Ray Barra. It currently also has a choreography workshop and the National Dance Company 2, whose purpose is to prepare dancers for their life as professionals.**