Spain

Land Spain covers 194,897 square miles. Most of Spain is high plateau surrounded my low coastal plains. Pyrenees mountains are to the north. Ibrian mountains are in central. And the Sierra Nevada mountains in the south. About 62% of the land is forest.

Climate The northern part of Spain has a moderate climate with frequent rain. The southern and eastern have long dry summers, mild winters.

History Spain was first ruled by Visgoths. Columbus found America when he was under the Spanish flag. Spain used to be one of the largest and most powerful empires. Spain began to lose territory and influence in the 18 century. By 1850 most of territory was gone.

Population There are 47,737,941 people in Spain. It is the 29 th country in size is 15.4% is 9.6% is 45.5% is 11.4% 64 and over is 17.6%

Language There are 4 official languages of Spain. Castilian Spanish is the main language of most things Catalan spoken by 17% Galician spoken by 7% Basque spoken by 2% English is most common French 2 nd most common

Greetings Men greet with handshake Women greet with kiss on cheek  Normal greeting  Í Buenos Dias!  Í Buenos Tardes !  íBuenas Noches !  Í Hola !  ¿Como Estas ?  ¿Como Esta? What people are titled Senorita Senior Senora

Gestures Touch arm while talking/ have long eye contact Use exaggerated facial and had expressions Speak loudly and smile a lot Showing emotion public okay for women just not men Common for men to open doors for women Impolite to point at others

Eating Dinner usually at 9/10 with small snack at 5/6pm Schedules make hard for families to eat together Accepting a 2 nd serving is best way to show appreciation Fork and knife side by side means they are done Crossed or on different sides means more food Considered rude to walk down the street and eat

Family Divorce rates low increasing with young couples Average family has two children Grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles remain close Children live with parents until marriage no matter what age

Diet Breakfast Coffee, hot chocolate Bread and jam, churros Lunch Soup, salad, fish Main Lunch Omelet, potatoes and onions Dinner Fish or meat with potatoes Fresh bread Adults have wine Kids have water or pop

Diet 2 courses 1 st rice or vegetable 2 nd fish or meat Food consist of Fresh vegetables Meat Fish Eggs Each region has specialties

Holidays Same holidays as us Christmas New Year Labor Day Easter Different holidays than us Day of 3 Kings  When Christmas gifts opened All Saints Day National Day Constitution Day

Holidays Each region has its own festivals Festivals include Fireworks Bullfights Amusement attractions Dancing in regional costumes

Education Many schools operated by Catholic Church Or there private organization Most schools end at age 18 Important from age 6-16 More women are at Spain Universities than men

Health Good medical care by government Private doctors available Smoking in youths is increasing 40% of ages 17/24 are smokers