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What does the word "tapa" mean?
"cover". Tapas were originally slices of cheese or something else used to cover a drink in order to keep flies and mosquitos away.
What kind of government is Spain?
Constitutional monarchy— form of monarchy in which the monarch exercises their authority in accordance with a constitution and is not alone in deciding.
What countries share a border with Spain?
France and Portugal
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In what year did Spain win the World Cup?
2010
What is the name of the Spanish cold tomato soup?
Gazpacho
How many provinces make up Catalonia?
4! Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona
How many official languages are recognized in Spain?
5—Aranese, Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites is Barcelona home to?
9! Parc Güell, Palau Güell, Casa Milà (aka La Pedrera), Casa Vicens , La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and the Cryst of the Church at Colonia Güell, Palau de la Música Catalana and the Hospital de Sant Pau
What is the name of the most famous Spanish tennis player?
Rafa Nadal
What percentage of the olive oil market does Spain control? (+/- 5%)
44%! 2x Italian production and 4x Greek production
What were the three main religions in Spain during the Middle Ages?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
How many autonomies or states are there in Spain?
17!
What is the name of a famous Spanish singer, whose dad is also a famous singer?
Enrique Iglesias y Julio Iglesias
What is the average life expectancy in Spain on average? (+/- 5 years)
82 years! 79 for men, 85 for women. That's really high!
When ordering a "tortilla" in Spain, what would you expect to recieve?
Omelette
When was the Spanish Civil War?
Began in 1936
What is Spain's largest island?
Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands
How does high does Spain rank on a worldwide scale of number of bars per inhabitant?
2nd, just after Cyprus
What world renowned historical landmark was first offered to Barcelona, but rejected?
Rumour has it that the Eiffel Tower was first offered to Barcelona by Gustave Eiffel, but rejected due to fear for the city's skyline
what are the colors of Spains flag from top to bottom
Red yellow Red
What do people do during the La Tomatina festival in August?
Participate in a massive tomato fight
What is the Catalan traditional national dance ?
The Sardana— dancing in large circles, with small intricate steps.