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Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. So, if you're thinking of visiting or staying in Spain someday, here are 10 fun and interesting facts about this fascinating country that will make you fall in love with it even more:
1. Spain is the only European country to have a border with an African country:(About Spain)
We start with one of Spain's most interesting geography-based facts; it has three land borders with an African-Arab country, Morocco, as well as the Strait of Gibraltar, which is the gateway between Europe and Africa through Spain and Morocco. Spain also maintains a small base on the African continent (also in Morocco) called Ceuta. About Spain
Ceuta's Ceuta city has been strategically important since the first millennium BC, and passed through many different hands before arriving in Spain in 1668.
2. Spain, the world's first global empire:
Spain was the world's first global empire and for a time the most powerful country in the world.
The Spaniards prevailed over the Portuguese trading empire, as the Spaniards were able to reach North, Central and South America as well, and the spread of the Spanish language is evidence of the power and presence of the Spaniards in many countries of the world.
3. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world:
With more than 500 million speakers, Spanish is the second most popular global language after English and first in Europe as the most modern language. Besides Spain, most Latin American countries, and Equatorial Guinea have Spanish as one of their official languages, totaling up to 21 countries that speak Spanish daily.
4.Spain has the third largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world:
Spain has a total of 49 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Some of them are only an hour's drive from Marbella, from historic cities to prehistoric bridges, buildings and rock art, including the Alhambra, the Tower of Hercules, Antoni Gaudí's works, and the historic city of Chelmunka.
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5. Spain is very influential in Europe:
From the late 15th century to the early 19th century, Spain controlled much of the world. It had influence in parts of Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, and the entire Netherlands, which was actually known as the Spanish Netherlands from 1556 to 1714.
6. Spain has many wonderful islands:
Spain is famous for its wonderful islands surrounding clear waters, charming green nature, and mountains, we mention some of them:
La Gomera Island (Colombian Island)
The island of La Gomera La Gomera is 370 square meters, is considered one of the heritage islands in Spain, and is estimated to be about 12 million years old.
In 1986, La Gomera Island won first place as the best World Heritage Site in the Spanish Canary Islands thanks to its breathtaking views, sparkling clear waters, and golden sands.
Island Menorca (Menorca Island)
The island of Minorca Minorca One of the most beautiful Spanish islands, characterized by its wonderful beaches and contains a number of ancient and very distinctive archaeological museums, and one of the most important things that characterize the island of Minorca is its wonderful temperate climate and sunny weather, so it can be visited at any time of the year.
Ibiza Island (mainland)
Ibiza Island is one of Spain's charming Balearic Islands, famous for its nightlife and EDM clubbing in the summer, and Ibiza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It has many beaches such as Benirrás Beach, Ses Salines Beach, and Cala Gració Antonio Abad Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Ibiza.
Lanzarote Island (Lanzarote Island Lanzarote)
Lanzarote Island belongs to the famous Canary Islands group and its most important characteristic is its picturesque view that overlooks about 300 volcanic hotspots, providing its visitors with many wonderful activities such as surfing and cycling.
7. The Spanish royal family:
Bourbon-Anjou family (Bourbons) in Spanish Casa de Borbón, andis the current ruling family of the Kingdom of Spain, the royal family of Spain currently consists of King Felipe VI, his wife Queen Letizia, their daughters Princess Leonor and Princess Asturias, and Princess Infanta Sofia.
King Philip VI's parents are King Juan Carlos I and his wife Queen Sofia.
King Felipe VI became King of Spain on June 2, 2014 At the time, Spain's prime minister announced that King Juan Carlos I wished to abdicate to his son and crown prince, Prince Felipe, due to his declining health.
8.Multilingualism in Spain:
One of the interesting facts about Spain is that Spain is made up of autonomous regions that are multilingual, with Spanish being the official language of the country and spoken by more than 72% of the populationof the population. Galician is spoken in Galicia and the Basque Country, Catalan Català is spoken in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, and the closely related Valencian is spoken in the Valencia region. All of these languages have official regional status except for other minority languages such as Aragonese and Asturian, which are not officially recognized.
9.Spanish people live a long life:
The Spanish people are set to win the world's longest life expectancy by 2040 by following some important steps, including:
1. Mediterranean Diet: This diet includes fresh produce, some healthy fats and oils, whole grains and legumes, as well as some healthy fats and fish.
The general guidelines for this diet recommend that people eat a range of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats such as nuts, seeds and olive oil, moderate amounts of dairy products and fish, very little white meat and red meat, and few eggs, much like the ingredients of Spanish delicacies.
2. A longer workday with breaks: According to a report in the Financial Times Spaniards work an average of 1,687 hours a year compared to 1,356 hours in Germany, and while the working day ends at 6 p.m. in Britain, for example, many Spaniards stay until 8 p.m. on the job. Although there have been attempts to change this system, Spaniards believe that a longer working day with intermittent breaks is better.
- Spanish is the happiest language in the world: A study published by the National Academy of Sciences by Professor Peter Dodds of the University of Vermont analyzed 10,000 words from the 10 most widely used languages in the world and concluded that Spanish uses more positive words like "love" and "laughter," which can boost people's moods, than negative words like "sad" and "crying."
10.There are some famous festivals in Spain:
The Spanish Bull Run held in Pamplona every year. It is part of the San Fermin Festival, one of the largest traditional festivals in Spain that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year for nine days in honor of St. Fermin. And there are other "bull races" others, but this one is the most famous.
And there are also La Tomatina Festival It is a festival held in the town of Buñol in Valencia, in eastern Spain 30 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, where participants throw tomatoes and participate in a tomato battle for purely recreational purposes.
Finally, Spain has 8,000 kilometers of coastline:
Spain's coastline stretches for 8,000 kilometers It is divided into 8 coasts, one of the most prominent of which is the Costa del Sol, whose beaches are characterized by its cleanliness, clarity of water and soft sand, such as the famous nikki beach, Purobeach, and ocean club. It is also considered one of the most attractive destinations for tourists and visitors wishing to stay in Spain due to the variety of accommodation options, including villas, apartments, palaces, penthouses and others, and its mild Mediterranean climate throughout the year.
From exploring the beaches and experiencing the Mediterranean lifestyle to wandering around its historic cities and experiencing Spain's distinctive nightlife, Spain is the perfect destination that meets the desires of all tourists and residents thanks to its sophisticated and peaceful life.
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