1. Spain
By katie henderson

2. )Country Capital (Name and Latitude and Longitude)
madrid

3. 1 major body of water/river
Lake Sanabria

4. Most popular sport
football

5. Highest point (Name and Height)
Mount Teide 12,198 ft

6. A festival that is celebrated & why/what is it about
Las Fallas is one of the more impressive festivals in Spain. This event takes place each March in the Mediterranean city of Valencia. The celebration lasts for a week and includes nonstop fireworks and noisy fanfare

7. Most exported goods and famous companies (one each)
Banco Popular Español

8. Is the country a part of the European Union and when did it join?
After lengthy bargaining, agreements were reached on these issues, and a Treaty of Accession was signed in the summer of On January 1, 1986

9. Famous celebrity (artist/musician/actor/athlete)
Elsa Lafuente Medianu

10. Famous political figure (leader/general/scientist)
Adolfo Suárez González

11. Was the country involved in World War I. (which side
Was the country involved in World War I? (which side? How much were they invested?)
Spain remained neutral throughout World War I between 28 July 1914 and 11 November 1918, and despite domestic economic difficulties

12. Was the country involved in WWII. (Which side
Was the country involved in WWII? (Which side? How much were they invested?
Although Spanish dictator Francisco Franco did not bring Spain into World War II on the side of the Axis, he permitted volunteers to join the German Army

13. Who is the current leader of the country
Who is the current leader of the country? (If unsure, list all you can find.)
Mariano Rajoy Brey

14. What system of government does the country have now?
monarchy

15. Important event in the country’s history (Not WWI or WWII)
The 19th century would mark an important part of Spanish history with the loss of important Spanish territories and the collapse of the Spanish Empire.

16. Iconic landmark in the country (A place people visit)
Real Alcázar

17. What is the country’s population?
46.56 million

18. What religion is practiced the most in your country?
Catholic

19. What climate region(s) are your country in
What climate region(s) are your country in? (What is weather like in your country?)
There are three different climate zones in Spain, due to its large size. Visitors can generally expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The vast central plateau, or Meseta, has a more continental influenced climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters

20. What is the primary language spoken in your country
What is the primary language spoken in your country? (Include the top three and their %’s if there’s more than one.)
Spanish

21. Spain and the United States are closely associated in many fields
What is the relationship your country has with the US? (Why is it good or bad?)
Spain and the United States are closely associated in many fields

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