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    What country borders Spain to the west?Spain

      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

      Moors. The Moors invaded Spain in 711 and stayed until 1492.

    Where was Pablo Picasso born?Spain

      Andalucia. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Andalucia in 1881.

    What city did El Greco live in?Spain

      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

      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

      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

      Catholic. Over 90 percent of the Spanish population is Catholic.

    Which Latin dance originated in Andalucia?Spain

      flamenco.

    Who wrote 'Don Quixote de la Mancha'?Spain

      Cervantes.

    When is El Dia de los Difuntos?Spain

      November 2. On this day, Spaniards remember their loved ones who have died.

    What is the capital city of Spain?Cities of Spain

      Madrid.

    Situated in the northern province of Navarra, the 'Running of the Bulls' is held here every year?Cities of Spain

      Pamplona.

    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

      Tenerife.

    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

      La Coruna.

    The chief Mediterranean seaport of southern Spain, this city is a popular resort city and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso?Cities of Spain

      Malaga.

    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

      Bilbao.

    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

      Zaragoza.

    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

      Seville.

    What is the capital of Spain?Spain Geographically

      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.

    You are eating a mixture of rice, fish, meat and seafood. What is it?Spain Geographically

      Paella. Paella is served at almost all Spanish parties. When you don't know what to cook.... Paella is a very easy option

    You land in Barajas. Where in Spain are you?Spain Geographically

      Madrid. It is the name of the airport. It is in Madrid but the actual name is Barajas

    If you wanted to visit the world famous 'Cafe del Mar', where would you go?Spain Geographically

      Ibiza. The best pub in Spain, for its music and extravagant people

    'Ropa vieja' is a specialty of which island?Spain Geographically

      Gran Canaria. Ropa vieja is meat mixed with chick peas and stock seasoned with saffron.

    If you were served 'Tinto de Verano' What are you drinking?Spain Geographically

      Wine and lemonade. It is very refreshing in the hot summer evenings. Served with lots of ice and an orange slice.

    What is Spain's official currency?Spain Geographically

      Euro. Since we all now have the same currency in most European countries. The Peseta was the official currency until January 2002

    Where are the Canary Islands situated?Spain Geographically

      Atlantic Ocean. There are seven islands just off the coast of Morocco.

    What is 'I would like a small beer?' in Spanish Canarian?Spain Geographically

      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".

    Which of the these principal cities of Spain is the northernmost?Geography of Spain

      Barcelona. At just over 41 degrees latitude, Barcelona, the second-largest city in Spain, is the northernmost of these four choices.

    Which Spanish city is known for its working aqueducts?Geography of Spain

      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.

    Spain and what other country combine to form the Iberian Peninsula?Geography of Spain

      Portugal. Spain occupies approximately 80% of the Iberian Peninsula while Portugal occupies the remaining 20%. Iberia is also the national airline of Spain.

    What is the highest mountain in Spain?Geography 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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