Spain

by Anna, and I am not Spanish

Spain on a Map
Spain is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered
by France. It also contains the coast of the Balearic
Sea and the Bay of Biscay, as you can see in the map
to the left. Portugal is Spain’s other neighboring
country. Spain has fifty provinces, including Galicia,
Asturias, and Cantabria.
Basic Information
Spain has a population of 46.56 million people.

Spain has been a monarchy, parliamentary system, constitutional monarchy, and a unitary
state.

The official name of Spain is the Kingdom of Spain. They speak Spanish.
Major Exports & Products
Spain produces vehicles, machines (including computers), mineral fuels, electrical
machinery, plastics, pharmaceuticals, fruits, clothing, and iron.

Spain also produces agricultural products such as sugar beets, oranges, plums, and
peaches.
Weather
There are five different climate zones in Spain, due to its large size. Visitors can generally
expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy
winters. The vast central plateau, or Meseta, has a more continental influenced climate
with hot, dry summers and cold winters.
Highs & Lows
The average high in July is 73 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low in January is 57
degrees Fahrenheit. Spain receives 30.21 inches of precipitation per year.

The rain in Spain...

Landforms

The Cantabrian Mountains The Spanish Pyrenees

GDP and Religion
Spain’s GDP is 1.311 trillion U.S. dollars.

Spain is a mostly Roman Catholic country,

with some Atheists and Islamic people

dotted around.
98.25%
is the current literacy rate of Spain.
Major Cities & Capital
Madrid is the capital of Spain. Its other major cities include Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao,
Valencia, Granada, and Salamanca.

Madrid Barcelona Seville

Festivals
Tomatoes.

You heard me correctly.

La Tomatina is a festival in Spain where everyone gets

together and throws tomatoes at one another.

It’s the most famous festival celebrated in Spain.

https://youtu.be/ZqM9dDmF9s8
Feria del Semana Santa, or
Caballo, a Holy Week.
festival to
celebrate
horses.

Las Fallas de Valencia. It is a parade

with many floats.
Festa Major de
Gràcia
This is a street festival
celebrated in Gracia. Its
primary activity is simply
decorating the streets to
commemorate the annexation
of Gracia (once an
independent town) into
Barcelona.
Clothing

Most traditional Spanish clothing is reserved for special events and celebrations. The most common pieces, still used today, include: the
mantilla, the peineta, and the gilet. The mantilla is a traditional Spanish veil piece that is often worn during religious celebrations such
as Spanish weddings.
Food

Croquetas Fried milk Pulpo a la gallega Gazpacho

Historical Monuments
This is a large and unfinished
Roman Catholic church in
Barcelona. It is called
Sagrada Familia. The
building is set to be
completed by 2026.
Construction began in 1882.

The palace and fortress of Alhambra in

Granada.

This is Generalife, a house

built when the Muslims
invaded Spain.
Prime Minister & King

Mariano Rajoy Brey is the current prime minister of Spain. The current King and Queen of Spain are King Felipe VI and
Queen Letizia.