1. By Morgan Ogilvie

2.  In 218 BC. The Roman Empire had control of the area of what is now called Spain.  After the Roman Empire fell, Spain was ruled fore a while my the Visigoths (a germanic tribe) And then the Muslim Moors who invaded from North Africa.  In the 16 th century, Spain was one of the most powerfull empires in the world.

3.  Spain is a penisula (a body of land covered by water in three places) in Europe that is twice the size of Oregon.  The longest river in Spain is the Ebro  Each area of Spain has a different climate, like in the North Eastern coast has moderate climate with a normal amount of rain.

4.  Industry is a big part of Spains economy.  Spains currency is Euro.  I’m sorry, but I have absoluty no idea what Spains exange rate is.

5.  Spain has a variaty of both plants and animals, according to each different region.

6.  The Population is about 46.8 Million.  Spain’s population density is one of the lowest in Europe.  The Natianal languge is Castilian Spanish (A very big surpise, I know)

7.  Spain is a very agricultural contry.  Some of Spains pruducts are Tomato’s, Weat, Olives, Grapes, and corks.  Spain is the Worlds largest olive oil producer, and europes largest producer of Lemons, Oranges and Strawberry’s.

8.  Soccor (Futbol) is by far, the most popular sport in Spain.  Other pastimes include, Swiming, Bikeing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, and Sking.  Bull fighting is consitered an Art rather than a sport.

9.  Spain celibrates many different Holidays in the year, but I’m going to save time and only talk about ONE of them.  La Timatina is a festival that is held in Bunol, Spain. Its basicly a festival were you get to throw tomatos at each other and not get in trouble

10.  Like many people in Europe, The people of Spain go shopping every day for their meals.  Some famous dishes include, Gazpacho, Arros Negre, Cocido, Churros, and a personal favorite of mine, Paella.