Spain has 17 autonomous regions with Madrid as its capital city. The Spanish flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red. Flamenco, a folk music and dance style from southern Spain's Andalusia region, is a typical part of Spanish culture. A Spanish omelette made with eggs and fried potatoes is a classic Spanish dish. The authors live in Catalonia, an autonomous region in northern Spain whose capital is Barcelona, known for landmarks like the Sagrada Familia cathedral and Agbar tower. Their hometown of El Vendrell is located in Catalonia's Tarragona province on the coast between mountain ranges, serving as a tourist spot and gateway to nearby beaches.