facts about Spanish culture

1. Module: Travelling in Europe
Micaela Neves

2. Introduction
• As part of the English discipline, i carry out this work of
Spain, which I was asked by my teacher. The module is
"Travelling in Europe".

3. What is Spain?
• Officially the Kingdom of Spain;
• Member of the European Union;
• Located in South-Western Europe;
• Area: 504,403 sq.kms;
• Population: approximately 47 million;
• Capital: Madrid.

4. Geography

5. Climate
Three main climatic zones:
•The Mediterranean climate: dry and warm summers,
dominant in the peninsula;
•The Semiarid climate: south-eastern quarter of the
country, dry season extends beyond the summer;
•The Oceanic climate: northern quarter of the country,
winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the
ocean, and it has no seasonal drought.
Other sub-types can be found: the alpine climate in the
Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and a typical subtropical
climate in the Canary Islands.

6. Tourism
• Spain is a popular destination for vacations.
• Tourism is one of the major sources of income for the
people of Spain;
• Employs about 10% of the work force;
• Picturesque landscape with sandy beaches and awe
inspiring urban attractions.
• Spain attracts about 48 million tourists every year.

7. Tourist attractions
PRADO MUSEUM

8. PARK GUELL

9. DONANA NATIONAL PARK

10. Money
The currency used in Spain
is Euro.
1 Euro is equal to 1.3259
US$

11. People
• The people in Spain are referred to as Spaniards.
• Approximately 87.8% of the people are natives and the
rest are immigrants.
• Part of the Spanish population is the Spanish Roma
(formerly-nomadic community that holds importance in
Spanish culture and folklore).
• Religion:
• Catholics: 76%
• Other religions: 5%
• Atheists: 19%
• Literacy rate: 97.9%.

12. Education
• 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, which is free for all students.
• 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.

13. Kitchen
Tapas Paella
Garlic prawns Spanish omelet

14. Sports
• Football;
• Basketball;
• Tennis;
• Motorsports;
• Cycling;
• Golf.

15. Conclusion
• Spain is a beautiful country to visit, with beautiful sites to
visit and good food to enjoy but to live, still prefer our
country, no doubt.
• I hope I was quite informative.
• Gracias 