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SPAIN
Spain’s flagColors: Red, Yellow
Meaning: Red and Yellow are traditional Spanish colors. The symbol on the Spain flag is called the Coat of Arms. The crown stands for the Constitutional monarchy and the supporters symbolize the
geographic position of Spain
Spain is located in southwestEurope which is below FranceAnd next to Portugal.
Location of Spain
Spain is approximately 3591 miles from New
York It costs $659 for a plane ticket from New York
to Spain It takes 7 hours and 15 minutes to get to
Spain from New York
Travel and Cost
The country is characterized by wide diurnal
and seasonal variations in temperature and by low, irregular rainfall with high rates of evaporation.
The average temperature of Spain is 9ºC to 38ºC.
Climate
The Rioja Wine region is really perfect for wine
lovers visiting Spain. The 3,000 year old City of Cadiz is now famous
for the picturesque, moorish charm of its old central quarter.
Famous Landmarks
One famous person from Spain is Pablo
Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He is famous for founding the Cubist movement, an avant-garde art movement of the 20th century. He is also famous for his works: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (créâtes in 1907) and Guernica (créâtes in 1937). He is described as an inventer of art and be seen as a legend. He was 91 years old when he died.
Famous Person
Flamenco is very popular in Spain since it was
founded in Andalusia, Spain. The cante (singing), toque (guitar playing),
dance and palmas (handclaps) are the principal facets of flamenco.
Music of Spain
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in
Spain. Other sport activities include basketball,
cycling, car racing (Formula One), water sports, golf, and skiing.
Spain Sports
Examples of typical food in Spain are; potato
omelet (tortilla), paella, migas, sausages (embutidos, chorizo, morcilla), jamón serrano, and chesses.
Spain Food
Pictures
(Top): the Rioja Wine region in La Rioja, Spain
(Bottom): Girl Before a Mirror by Pablo Picasso
Pictures (cont.)
(Top): a Flamenco dancer
(Bottom): Fish Paella