SPAIN

DEMOGRAPHIC INDEX

Population: 45,316,586 (Men:

22,360,217; Women:
22,956,369).
Demographic density: 90 inhab./
km².
Annual demographic growth:
1%. Urban population: 77.4%.

TYPICAL FOODS CURIOSITIES

1. In most Spanish regions it
is customary to carry the
wedding ring on the ring
finger of the right hand.
2. At the end of February,
Spain also has a carnival. In
Spanish Paella
Santa Cruz do Tenerife, the
carnival party follows the
same pattern as the carnival
in Rio de Janeiro.
3. The most controversial
tradition in all Spanish culture
is the Bullfight (or Corrida de
Patata Tortilla Toros, as it is known in
Spain).
TRADITIONAL PARTIES
Castells Contest
One of the well-known traditional festivals
in Spain is the Castells Competition. It
takes place in October and, in short, the
Spaniards make human towers that
“imitate” castles in the Catalan city of
Tarragona.
Fiestas de la Mercè
The Fiesta de la Mercè is the
biggest street party in Barcelona and
always takes place at the end of
September. Lots of music, food and
drinks, the party is full of traditions.
Holy Week

Spain is a country with a Catholic majority

and brings together several religious
festivities throughout its territory, the most
prominent ones being in the city of Seville
and Granada. In fact, these two cities are
Churros some of the best cities in Spain to live.