Awesome Spain Facts

 Spain, officially known as the Kingdom of Spain, is situated on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Morocco, France, and Spain are the only nations with both Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are part of Spain's territory. Spain joined the Roman Empire in 206 BC. Hundreds of years of conflict over the country's rulers persisted until Spain eventually joined NATO in 1982. Spain is now ruled by a hereditary monarchy and bicameral parliament, with a monarchically appointed Prime Minister who is confirmed by legislative elections.

Facts about Spain that are interesting:

Spain has a population of about 46 million people.

The entire area of Spain is 504,780 square kilometers. It is Europe's fourth biggest nation.

Spain is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, bringing in billions of dollars each year.

In Spanish, Spain is referred to as Espaa. It was named from the Spanish term Ispania. Ispania is a Latin word that meaning "country of rabbits."

The Spanish language is thought to be the world's second most spoken language.

In the globe, the Spanish language is spoken in 44 nations.

There are more native Spanish speakers than native English speakers in the United States.

Spain is becoming a major generator of renewable energy, including wind and solar energy.

Football, often known as soccer in North America, is the most popular sport in Spain. Antonio Banderas, a well-known Spanish actor, played soccer until he was 14 years old, when he injured his foot.

Spain has about 8,000 kilometers of coastline.

Spain was not a participant in either the first or second World Wars.

Spain produces about 44 percent of the world's olive oil.

The Roman Catholic faith is practiced by the vast majority of Spaniards.

The mop was created by the Spaniards!

Saffron is a costly spice for cooking that is mainly produced in Spain. Spain produces about seventy percent of the world's saffron. The crocus flower is the source of saffron. The stigma of the crocus bloom is saffron.

Gazpacho, paella, shellfish, and soups are among of Spain's most well-known meals.

Madrid, Spain's capital, is the country's biggest metropolis.

Mount Teide is Spain's tallest mountain. It's also a dormant volcano.

The Pyrenees Mountains separate Spain and France.

In Spain, people possess more automobiles than they have cellphones.

Picasso, Goya, and Dali are among of Spain's most well-known painters.

Christopher Columbus was a Spanish adventurer.

It is estimated that half of all Americans will be able to communicate in Spanish over the next fifty years.

Spain is the only nation in Europe that grows bananas.

Spain's currency is the euro, which was formerly known as the peseta.

The tooth fairy does not exist in Spain. Instead, they have Ratoncito Perez, a mouse that performs the role of the tooth fairy.

Spain has the most bars of any country in the European Union.

Spain was one of the first nations in Europe to pass legislation prohibiting smoking in pubs and workplaces.

Spaniards were responsible for expanding potato, tomato, tobacco, and cocoa cultivation across the globe.