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Spain
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Top 10 Biggest Cities in Spain ( by population) |
| 1. Madrid |
| 2. Barcelona |
| 3. Valencia |
| 4. Sevilla |
| 5. Zaragoza |
| 6. Malaga |
| 7. Murcia |
| 8. Las Palmas Gran Canaria |
| 9. Palama |
| 10. Bilbao |
Map of Spain |
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Top 10 Facts About Spain |
| 1. Spain is among the top three most popular countries for tourists |
| 2. Spanish language is actually the second most spoken in the world! |
| 3. There is not just one type of Spanish however but two - European and Latin American |
| 4. Spanish people have two surnames as they inherit both their Father's and their Mothers |
| 5. Spain's name comes from the word 'Ispania' which actually translates as 'land of rabbits'. Not what you thought right? |
| 6. Spain is well ahead on gay rights and same-sex marriage is already legal over there |
| 7. 44% of worlds olive oil comes from Spain |
| 8. Spain doesn't have a tooth fairy, instead they have a tooth mouse who goes by the name of 'Ratoncito Perez' |
| 9. There are over 8,000KM of beaches in Spain - which might explain all the tourists over there |
| 10. Among the most famous Spanish-born figures are Joan Miro, Picasso and Salvador Dali |
Facts about Spain |
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| Area (km²) | 504,782 |
| Population | 40,491,000 |
| Religion | Christianity 76%, Islam 2.5 % |
| Government Type | Parliamentary democracy |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Capital | Madrid |
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Top Things To See In Spain |
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Museo Del Prado In Madrid |
Balearic Islands |
Sagrada Familia |
Royal Palace Of Madrid |
City of The Arts & Sciences |
Pictures of Spanish People |
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| Spain Known For:: |
| Bull Fights |
| Festivals of Tomatoes |
| Paella |
| Flamenco Music |
| Tourism Destination |