Spain's dominance in the 16th and 17th centuries waned as it failed to keep pace with economic developments, losing maritime power to England. The country has a temperate climate, uses the euro, and is known for unique cultural aspects, including its wordless national anthem and festivals like La Tomatina. Málaga is highlighted as a modern yet historic city that has invested in cultural heritage and tourism despite initial industrial appearances.

2. SPAIN
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th
and 17th centuries ultimately yielded
command of the seas to England.
Subsequent failure to embrace the
mercantile and industrial revolutions
caused the country to fall behind Britain,
France, and Germany in economic and
political power.
Climate:
temperate; clear, hot summers in interior,
more moderate and cloudy along coast;
cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly
cloudy and cool along coast
Currency: EURO
Time Difference: India is 3 hours and 30
minutes ahead of Spain
Flag
Coat of arms of Spain

3. Fun Facts About Spain
Spain was the third visited country in the
world in 2013.
The National Anthem of Spain has no
words.
There's a 47-story skyscraper in Spain
that has NO elevator.
La Tomatina is an annual festival held in
Spain where people throw thousands
of tomatoes at each other.
Spain was neutral in WWI and WWII, but
experienced a civil war (1936-1939)
which killed over 500,000 people.

4. ….More Fun Facts about Spain
The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, but the project
was rejected
There's a zip line connecting Spain and Portugal. It's 2,365 ft (720 m) and 60 seconds
long
The world's oldest existing lighthouse is the Tower of Hercules, in Spain, erected in
the first century and still operational.
There's a town in Spain where 700 people share the surname "Japon" as they
are descendants of 17th-century samurais who stayed there after an embassy
returned to Japan.

5. MALAGA
Malaga is a world apart from the adjoining Costa del Sol; a briskly modern yet
historic city, it still has the atmosphere and swagger of a Mediterranean port.
Admittedly, initial impressions can be discouraging as, like most Spanish cities, the
shell is drab and industrial. But the kernel, the historic city centre, is charming with
its majestic, if peculiar, unfinished Gothic cathedral, surrounded by traditional
balconied buildings, narrow pedestrian streets and some of the best tapas bars in
the province. In recent years, the city has heavily invested in its culture and
heritage with new museums, extensive restoration and a brand-new port
development.

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