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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
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| What country borders Spain to the west? | Spain
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Portugal. Portugal borders Spain to the west, Andorra and France border Spain to the north.
| What group of people from Africa invaded Spain and stayed there for several centuries? | Spain
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Moors. The Moors invaded Spain in 711 and stayed until 1492.
| Where was Pablo Picasso born? | Spain
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Andalucia. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Andalucia in 1881.
| What city did El Greco live in? | Spain
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Toledo. El Greco was originally from the Island Crete. After living in Italy for a while, he settled in Toledo.
| Which Spanish dictator let the Nazis bomb one of his cities? | Spain
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Franco . Franco let the Nazis bomb Guernica in 1937 to test new bombing methods.
| What is the name of the city the Nazis bombed in 1937? | Spain
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Guernica. Picasso was so moved by the bombing that he painted the now famous 'Guernica' which is on display in Madrid.
| Most people in Spain are what religion? | Spain
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Catholic. Over 90 percent of the Spanish population is Catholic.
| Which Latin dance originated in Andalucia? | Spain
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| Who wrote 'Don Quixote de la Mancha'? | Spain
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| When is El Dia de los Difuntos? | Spain
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November 2. On this day, Spaniards remember their loved ones who have died.
| Situated in the northern province of Navarra, the 'Running of the Bulls' is held here every year? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in the Canary Islands and the site of a horrendous runway collision in 1977 that caused the loss of 582 lives? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in the north-western region of Galicia, this city was known as Brigantium under the Romans and was the site from which the Spanish Armada sailed against England? | Cities of Spain
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| The chief Mediterranean seaport of southern Spain, this city is a popular resort city and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in north west Spain on the Bay of Biscay, this city is the largest in Basque country and Spain's largest Atlantic port? | Cities of Spain
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| Originally a Celtic settlement, this city is located in the province of Aragon in the north east of the country and is the site of the annual National Trade Fair? | Cities of Spain
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| Ruled historically by the Celts, Romans, Moors and Visigoths, this city was Spain's largest until the 1700's. The site of the House of Trade during the exploration of the Americas, this city hosted World Expo in 1992? | Cities of Spain
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Madrid. It is right in the center of Spain. Sevilla is in Andalucia and Barcelona, situated in the Catalunia, although a very large city is not the capital.
Paella. Paella is served at almost all Spanish parties. When you don't know what to cook.... Paella is a very easy option
Madrid. It is the name of the airport. It is in Madrid but the actual name is Barajas
Ibiza. The best pub in Spain, for its music and extravagant people
Gran Canaria. Ropa vieja is meat mixed with chick peas and stock seasoned with saffron.
Wine and lemonade. It is very refreshing in the hot summer evenings. Served with lots of ice and an orange slice.
Euro. Since we all now have the same currency in most European countries. The Peseta was the official currency until January 2002
Atlantic Ocean. There are seven islands just off the coast of Morocco.
Quisiera una cana. Birra is Italian and Cana is the typical name for a small beer in the Canary Islands
Caña is the name for a small beer all around Spain (25 cl of beer). When we want 1/2 litre, we ask for a jarra; if we want a small bottle of beer (20 cl: the smallest amount of beer you can ask for) (20 cl: the smallest amount of beer you can ask for) we say "Botellín".
Barcelona. At just over 41 degrees latitude, Barcelona, the second-largest city in Spain, is the northernmost of these four choices.
Segovia. The aqueducts of Segovia remarkably still deliver water to the city. Despite the fact that they are not held together by any material such as mortar or concrete, the aqueducts have not been disturbed despite storms and hurricanes.
Portugal. Spain occupies approximately 80% of the Iberian Peninsula while Portugal occupies the remaining 20%. Iberia is also the national airline of Spain.
Teide. Teide stands at 3,718 meters in height and is located on the island of Tenerife. Many people believe the highest point is located in the Pyrenees Mountains on the mainland.
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