Here are some interesting facts about Spain, the Southern European country that will win Euro 2024, listed by National Geographic, a monthly geography magazine published in the US with a history of more than 130 years.
The official name of Spain is the Kingdom of Spain, a parliamentary monarchy with its capital Madrid and a population of nearly 48 million. The official languages are Spanish, Catalan, Galician, and Basque. Spain has an area of over 500,000 km2, making it one of the largest countries in Europe and one and a half times the size of Vietnam.
The Spanish national anthem has no lyrics.
Spain occupies most of Europe's Iberian Peninsula, stretching south from the Pyrenees to the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates the country from Africa. To the east of Spain is the Mediterranean Sea and the Balearic Islands, the country's main tourist destination. The two North African cities of Ceuta and Melilla and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are Spanish overseas territories. Spain is the only European country to have a land border with Africa, as Melilla and Ceuta border Morocco.
According to data from Statista 2023, Spanish is the 4th most widely spoken language in the world with more than 500,000 people; after English (nearly 1.5 billion users), Chinese (more than 1.1 billion people), Hindu (more than 600,000 people).
The Spanish interior is a plateau, surrounded by mountains, with large rivers flowing into the sea, creating fertile land for farming. Spain has a hot, dry climate in the summer and cold in the winter.
As a Europe-Africa bridge, Spain is an important stopover for migratory birds. It is also home to mammals such as wolves, lynx, foxes, deer and fish such as barramundi, tench and anchovies that can be found in the streams and lakes.
More than 500,000 people died in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s. General Francisco Franco's army won and he ruled as a dictator until his death in 1975. Soon after, Spain transformed itself into a modern, industrial, and democratic European nation.
The Spanish are famous for their love of life, and for enjoying meals with family and friends. Traditional appetizers such as tapas or pintxos are popular. Regional music and dances such as fandango and flamenco are an important part of Spanish culture, as are religious festivals and, of course, football – the national sport.
Spain is described by international tourists as a land of "heritage on every street". According to UNESCO statistics, this country has the 4th largest number of world heritage sites with 50, after Italy (59), China (57), France and Germany (both 52).
The first circumnavigation of the world took place between 1519 and 1522 and was undertaken by a Spanish expedition.
El Restaurante Botin, the oldest restaurant in the world, recognized by Guinness World Records, is located in the capital city of Madrid. Opened in 1725, the restaurant is a popular destination for international visitors to Madrid.
The Pamplona bull running festival and La Tomatina tomato festival are two of the most famous and visited events in Spain.
With its historic, vibrant cities and sunny beaches, Spain is the top tourist destination in Europe after France (100 million visitors). In 2023, the country welcomed more than 85 million visitors, an increase of nearly 20% compared to 2019. In 1986, Spain joined the European Union (EU) and continued to modernize its economy. In addition to tourism, other important industries include machinery, shipbuilding, food and beverages, and textiles.
The most famous destinations to visit when coming to Spain, according to Lonely Planet, include La Sagrada Família church and Park Güell in Barcelona, the world-leading art gallery Museo del Prado in Madrid, and Mercado Central market in Valencia.
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