SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN, THE IDEAL COUNTRY TO HAVE SUN !

Spain

3. education

9. History

7. art

2. cultural diversity

6. religion

5. literature

4. music

8. food

1. geographical situation

GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION

Spain is part of Iberian Peninsula. The country is located in southern Europe, below France. It has unique cultures that have been influenced by the Moorish rule, which is evident in their architecture and cuisine. There are 48.37 million inhabitants. The area of ​​the country is 195379.27529 quares miles and Spain has 17 regions. The Spanish language has Romance or Latin origins.

Cultural Diversity

Spain's cultural diversity, with both regional and international influences, can be seen in the many traditional styles of folk music and dance: jota, copla, fandango, paso doble, Muñeira, and of course the emblematic flamenco of Andalusia.

The paseo. The paseo (literally ‘the walk’) is a ritual renowned throughout the Iberian Peninsula. Before dinner, Spaniards are accustomed to strolling outside, either in the streets or even along the seaside promenades.

Education:

In Spain, primary and secondary education is compulsory and free for all children aged between 6 and 16. At the end of secondary education, pupils are awarded a school-leaving certificate and can go on to higher education if they wish.

The Spanish education system is characterised by two major features: its strong decentralisation, due to the country's administrative organisation, and the large proportion of private, denominational education.

The two best-known musical genres in Spain are flamenco and Celtic music, although Spain has many other musical styles and dances in its continental and insular regions.

Castanets, the most widespread and popular instrument in Spain, play only a secondary role in Portuguese music.

Flamenco is a specific musical genre that originated with the gypsies of Spain, in the same way that jazz in the United States originated with African-Americans. And like jazz, it's a creative genre that has been constantly evolving since its birth.

Music

• La Célestine by Fernando de Rojas (1499)
• Don Quijote by Miguel de Cervantes
• The Gardener's Dog by Félix Lope de Vega (1618)
• Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderon de la Barca (1635)

Literature:

In culturalterms, Spanish literature has been inflenced by the Jewish and Muslim peoples who settled in the country. The history of Spanish litrature therefore includes writings in Hebrew and Arabic, aswell as works written in dialects derived from the mixing of cultures, such as the Mozarabic vernacular.

Classics of Spanish liteature:

Christianity: Spain has the reputation of being a very Catholic country. According to tradition, its evangelisation dates back to the Apostles themselves, a group of whom arrived in the Roman province of Hispania as early as 40 AD, supported by the presence of Mary: the Virgin appeard to them on a pillar of green jasper in Saragossa.

The most widely practised religion is Catholicism, which is distinguished by important popular festivals such as Holy Week. Other religions practised in Spain are Islam, Judaism, Protestantism and Hinduism, all of which have their own places of worship.

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Spanish Constitution. The most widely practised religion is Catholicism, as evidenced by the holding of important popular festivals such as Holy Week.

Spain's heritage of three religions; Muslims, Jews and Christians.

Religion :

Art :

Spain is a cultural journey not to be missed : the cave paintings of Altamira and the finds of Atapuerca, the aqueduct of Segovia, Burgos or the Sagrada Familia in Barceona are just a few examples of the wonders that Spain has to offer.

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HE WAS BORN ON 28 OCTOBER 1881 IN MALAGA, SPAIN AND DIED ON 8 APRIL 1973 IN MOUGINS

ONE OF HIS MOST KNOWN WORKS :

THE OLD BLIND GUITARIST

PABLO-PICASSO

HE WAS BORN ON 11 MAY 1904 IN FIGUERAS, SPAIN AND DIED ON 23 JANUARY 1989 IN FIGUERAS

THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY

ONE OF HIS MOST KNOWN WORKS :

SALVADOR DALI

Spain is one of the leading exponenys of the Mediterranean diet which is based on olive oil, fresh vegetables and others fresh seasonal foods. This healty and tasty tradition has earned Spanish cuisine the status of UNESCO intangible culutral herutage.

There are 8 specialities as taps, ham, gazpacho, printax, churros, chocolate, Spanish cheese, sangria and wine, but the main is paëlla !

Food :

Keys dates in Spanish history to remember : 1936-1939 : Spanish Civil War 1959 : Creation of ETA 1975 : Franco dies and the transition to democracy begins 1978 : New constitution 23 Februry 1981 : attempted coup d'état 1986 : Spain joins the EEC 2004 : Madrid bombings.

The history of Spain is made up of major events, from Catholic monarchy to civil war, making this one of the richest European countries historically speaking. From Andalusia to Cantabria, the Iberian Peninsula has undergone major uoheavals that have made it wthat it is today !

History :

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