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Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula. It is in the southwest of Europe. Spain is bordered by Portugal, Gibraltar, Andorra and France . Gibraltar is a waterway that separates Spain from Africa .

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Spain is covered by plateau surrounded by mountain ranges. There are also some lowlands located on the coast. For most of the century, most Spanish people lived in small villages or towns. Today, tourism and industry are bringing many people to the larger cities and coastal areas .

The most important cities in Spain

1 - Madrid2 - Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia3 - Valencia4 - Sevilla5 - Zaragoza6 - Acronym

Clothing

Modern, conservative,

stylishGirls wear trousersBoys are into

designer wearDenim is “in”Short skirts and

swim-wear are frowned upon

Food

Cheap, substantial meals as opposed

to gourmetTapasSerrano HamFish delicacies

(Paella)Continental

breakfast, light lunch, late evening

meal

Gazpacho is a cold tomato-based soup and is a speciality of Andalucía .

AlbondigasSpanish meatballs seasoned with herbs.

Money Matters

Most major credit cards are accepted

Most places have ATMs that allow you

to withdraw cash with your card

1 US Dollar = .77 Euro

Bullfighting

The National Sport of Spain

711 AD24,000 bulls are

killed each year

Music in Spain is traditionally very upbeat and fast. Flamenco is a very popular dance in Spain and has been in their history. Over time now the music types of pop rock hip-hop and heavy metal have become popular, especially in Madrid and Barcelona

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Soccer in Spain

Soccer Spain has two of the best soccer teams in the entire world. Real Madrid and Barcelona. Soccer is easily the most popular sport in Spain and has been for a long time. Make sure you bring your soccer ball .

Fiestas and Traditions

Each town has their own celebrations

Celebrate national holidays such as

Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, ect.

Majority of festivities are

religious based

Schooling

-Education in Spain is free and it lasts from 6 to 16 years of age.

- Children from the ages of 3-5 have the opportunity of attending pre-school .

-Pre-school is free for all students in Spain.

-There is Primary Schooling for ages 6-11. Secondary Schooling begins when the child is between the ages of 12-15 .

-The child can get a job when he or she is 16 years old .

--The current education in Spain is known as the . Fundamental Law of Education

places to go to spain

The Alcala Gate (Castle) in Arabic end street Koran VillaThe castle gate and one of the most important features of Madrid as a national is not entitled to the Spanish government to remove or modify,

Alhambra Palace is located in the city of GranadaOf the most important

landmarks in SpainAnd built back to the fourth century AH / tenth century AD

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