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Brief Spain overview
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SPAINCultural Presentation by:
Stephanie Regalado
SPAIN’S SOCIETY Population: 47,737,941 people Official Language: Castilian Spanish
Catalan, Galician, Basque also spoken within the country
Religion: Roman Catholic 94% of population, 6% other
Labor force: 23 million Students at university:15 million Legal drinking age: 16 years old Driving age: 18 years old
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GEOGRAPHY Located in southwestern Europe
Borders Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, and SW France Large borders along Iberian Peninsula and Portugal to the West
Capital city: Madrid
55 provinces grouped into 17 autonomous regions
Geographical regions also differentiate population Sub-cultures are commonly separated by regions and climates
within Spain
Climate Summer: hot inland, cloudy and mild along coast Winter: cold inland and cloudy and cool along coast
High plateaus inland with borders being mountainous and coastal
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THE PEOPLE Majority of Spain’s population is in Castilian and Andalusian
provinces Capital of Madrid is in this region
2ND most populated area is in Catalan and Valencia provinces Such as cities of Barcelona and Valencia
Dialect throughout Spain can differ depending on regions but all are similar to Castilian Spanish
Symbolism is large part of the people of Spain History, legends, and customs shape the communities and many
cultures of people within Spain
TRADITIONAL CUISINE Traditional Favorites of Spain are by
region and includes various cultures
Diversity by repeated invasion throughout history brought an abundance of foods from over the world to Spain
1. Flan 2. Olives & Grapes3. Paella – rice & shellfish dish4. Gazpacho – cold tomato soup 5. Tortilla Española – potato omelet 6. Fabada – bean stew
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BRIEF HISTORY Spain has been occupied by Cro-Magnons, Iberians,
Celts, Phoenicians, Berbers & Muslims
1st Spanish Kingdom in 722 with King Ramiro Colonies spread, civil wars broke out affecting country
2nd Republic of Spain est. XX century Established an authoritarian regime Beginning of Christian presence over Muslim and Judaism Since religious turmoil Spain has stayed Roman Catholic Regime over thrown by military and civil wars again
General Francisco Franco brought fascism and dictatorship to Spain
Upon death King Juan Carlos had a constitutional monarchy
Spain was then democratic and is still today
PLACES TO SEE Spain is filled with architecture, water,
culture, and traditions to see
Most common things to do while in Spain:
Bullfighting Running of the bulls
Architecture of the past
Visit the coasts and local villages
Eat Spanish tapas
Visit the Royal Palace
And enjoy……
FLAMENCO DANCING(PLAY VIDEO)
WORKS CITED • http://marbellamarbella.es/2013-02-27/whats-wrong-with-spain/• http://spain.europemaps.info/• https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sp.html• columbus-day.holidayscentral.com• www.adclinic.com• www.discover-nerja.com• culinarywineandfoodmatching.blogspot.com• www.agriculturesource.com• www.theguardian.com• runningofthebulls.travel• www.spanish-food.org• http://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/bestofspain/10238/Top-10-Tourist-Attractions-in-Spain-
2012.aspx