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Spain, located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. From the beaches of the Costa del Sol to the architectural wonders of Barcelona and the historic streets of Madrid, Spain offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n

The country is famous for its flamenco music and dance, world-class gastronomy, passionate sports culture, and iconic festivals like La Tomatina and Running of the Bulls.<\/p>\n

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Climate:<\/strong> Mediterranean climate; hot summers and mild winters, with cooler temperatures in the mountainous regions.<\/p>\n
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Capital City:<\/strong> Madrid<\/p>\n
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Main Airport:<\/strong> Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)<\/p>\n
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Top Airline:<\/strong> Iberia<\/p>\n
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Major Attraction:<\/strong> Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, an iconic basilica in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaud\u00ed.<\/p>\n
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Cultural Info<\/h4>\n
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Local Greeting:<\/strong> “Hola” (Hello) or “\u00bfQu\u00e9 tal?” (How’s it going?)<\/p>\n
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Language:<\/strong> Spanish (official), with regional languages like Catalan, Basque, and Galician<\/p>\n
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Soccer Teams:<\/strong> Spain National Football Team (“La Roja”), Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona<\/p>\n
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Nicknames:<\/strong> “La Madre Patria” (The Motherland)<\/p>\n
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Popular Athlete:<\/strong> Rafael Nadal (tennis player) and Andr\u00e9s Iniesta (footballer)<\/p>\n
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Personality:<\/strong> Salvador Dal\u00ed (artist) and Pen\u00e9lope Cruz (actress)<\/p>\n
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GDP\/Per Capita:<\/strong> Approx. $31,000 (USD, 2023 estimate)<\/p>\n
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Top Export:<\/strong> Automobiles, wine, and olive oil<\/p>\n
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Population\/Rank:<\/strong> Approx. 47 million; ranked 30th globally by population<\/p>\n
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Currency:<\/strong> Euro (EUR)<\/p>\n
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Iconic Grub:<\/h3>\n
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Recipe:<\/i> https:\/\/www.daringgourmet.com\/seafood-paella\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Try this Grub!<\/strong> Tapas (small savory dishes like patatas bravas, jam\u00f3n, and tortilla espa\u00f1ola)<\/p>\n
Recipe:<\/i> https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/tapas-recipes<\/a><\/p>\n
Popular Beverage:<\/strong> Sangria (a fruit-infused wine cocktail) and Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)<\/p>\n
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