SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN country located in extreme southwestern Europe. Capital of Spain is Madrid. Spain is a diverse country sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the country with the third-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after Italy and China.  It is one of the most exotic country in the Europe. It is known for it's beaches, mountain and desert. It is also architecturally marvellous with Islamic, Catholic and Renaissance architectural designs.

LANGUAGE
The native language of Spain is Spanish.
Spanish Is Spoken Around the World. Spanish has at least 3 million native speakers in each of 44 countries, making it the fourth-most widely spoken language behind English (112 countries), French (60), and Arabic (57). Antarctica and Australia are the only continents without a large Spanish-speaking population.

RELIGION
The major religion inSpain has been Catholic Christianity since the Reconquista, with asmall minority of other Christian and non-Christian religions and high levels of secularization as of 2020. Only 3% of Spaniards consider religion as one of their three most important values, lower than the 5% European average.

CULTURE
Spain is famous around the world for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches, and lots of sunshine.  Spain has been one of the cultural centers of Europe for thousands of years. The culture of Spain is based on a variety of historical influences, primarily based on pre-Roman Celtic and Iberian culture. 

FOOD
Spanish is Very fond of both fish and shellfish, Spaniards are among the world's largest consumers of seafood. Legumes, especially lentils and chickpeas, also form an important part of the Spanish diet. Spaniards frequently drink wine and beer with their meals. Spain's most common food is the tortilla de patata, or potato omelet, according to Fodor's. Lunch is the biggest meal of the day, typically consisting of a soup or salad course followed by a main entree and a small dessert.

CURRENCY
Spain has used the euro since 2002, which it replaced the old peseta. It is the same currency that is used in much of Western Europe. The euro is the only currency accepted in Spain, and it is unlikely you'll be able to use anything else, even in the airport. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Spain. You can also pay with an American Express credit card at most large establishments, while you may struggle to pay with your Discover card. To avoid foreign transaction fees, consider applying for a travel credit card.

INTERESTING FACTS
It's the World's largest producer of Olive Oil.

The highest amount of bars in all of Europe.

More than 8000 Kilometers of beaches.

Home to the World's Oldest Restaurant.

Enjoying life is a big part of the Spanish culture.

The second biggest country in the EU.

There's a Spanish New Year's custom where you eat 12 grapes.

FAMOUS DESTINATIONS
BARCELONA
Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia, which is a region of Spain. Barcelona is the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. The city is between the rivers of Llobregat and Besòs, and south of the Pyrenees mountains. Barcelona is the second most populated city in Spain, and the tenth in the European Union. Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centres, and its influence in commerce, education.
Attractions:-
La sagrada familia
Park guell
La rambla, Barcelona
Casa batllo

MADRID
It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU). Madrid is home to two world-famous football clubs, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Due to its economic output, high standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial centre and the leading economic hub of the Iberian Peninsula and of Southern Europe.
Attractions:-
Plaza mayor
Royal place of Madrid
El rerito park
Gran via, Madrid
Museo Nacional del Prado

IBIZA
It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. Its largest settlements are Ibiza Town. The number of tourists visiting Ibiza, a small island of just 142,000 inhabitants.
Attractions:-
Cala comte
Cala benirras
Ses salines natural park
Cala dhort

CANARY ISLAND
The name of the islands does not derive from the canary bird; rather , The birds are named after the islands.
Attractions:-
Gran canaria
Mount teide
Timanfaya national Park
Siam park
Teide national Park
Loro park

TENERIFE
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel. 
The population professes the Catholic religion, but there are also small communities of Hindus and Muslims.

Tourism in Spain is the third major contributor to national economic life after the industrial and the business/banking sectors. Spain's foreign tourist industry has grown into the second-biggest in the world.
The World Tourism Organization has its headquarters in Madrid.
Spain is the ultimate playground for tourists from across the world, with its vibrant nightlife and culinary scene.