1. Spain & Barcelona

2. Climate Climate varies tremendously do to the size of Spain. Climate varies tremendously do to the size of Spain. Tourist may expect Mediterranean climate. Tourist may expect Mediterranean climate. The characteristics of a Mediterranean climate are hot, dry, mild, and rainy. The characteristics of a Mediterranean climate are hot, dry, mild, and rainy.

3. Cultures Spanish people are very open-hearted and communicative. Spanish people are very open-hearted and communicative. Surely the worlds' biggest food-fight: every year around 30,00 people descend on the Spanish town of Bunol (in the Valencia region of Spain) to throw more than 240,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other. Surely the worlds' biggest food-fight: every year around 30,00 people descend on the Spanish town of Bunol (in the Valencia region of Spain) to throw more than 240,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other. Sports are a passion in Spain. Sports are a passion in Spain.

4. Famous Cities Pamplona- Has running with the bulls. Pamplona- Has running with the bulls. Pamplona Valencia-This lovely city is perfect for a city break or romantic getaway! Valencia-This lovely city is perfect for a city break or romantic getaway!romantic getawayromantic getaway Madrid- The capital of Spain Madrid- The capital of Spain

5. Landforms Spain is the third largest country in Europe and 45% is covered by the Meseta Plateau. Spain is the third largest country in Europe and 45% is covered by the Meseta Plateau.Meseta Plateau.Meseta Plateau. That plateau is rarely flat, and is in reality a mostly hilly highland area divided by the Cordillera Central Cordillera Central

6. History Ruler: King Juan Carlos I (1975) Ruler: King Juan Carlos I (1975) Prime Minister: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (2004) Prime Minister: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (2004) Land area: 192,819 sq mi (499,401 sq km); total area: 194,896 sq mi (504,782 sq km)1 Land area: 192,819 sq mi (499,401 sq km); total area: 194,896 sq mi (504,782 sq km)1 Population (2009 est.): 40,525,002 (growth rate: 0.0%); birth rate: 9.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.2/1000; life expectancy: 80.0; density per sq mi: 210 Population (2009 est.): 40,525,002 (growth rate: 0.0%); birth rate: 9.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.2/1000; life expectancy: 80.0; density per sq mi: 210 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Madrid, 5,130,000 (metro. area), 3,169,400 (city proper) Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Madrid, 5,130,000 (metro. area), 3,169,400 (city proper) Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Other large cities: Barcelona, 1,528,800; Valencia, 741,100; Seville, 679,100 Other large cities: Barcelona, 1,528,800; Valencia, 741,100; Seville, 679,100 Monetary unit: Euro (formerly peseta) Monetary unit: Euro (formerly peseta)

7. Barcelona climate Barcelona has a typical Mediterranean climate. The Mediterranean climate is situated between the Latitude Range: 30° - 45° Barcelona has a typical Mediterranean climate. The Mediterranean climate is situated between the Latitude Range: 30° - 45° The annual average of rainfall in Barcelona is 90 days. The annual average of rainfall in Barcelona is 90 days.

8. Cultures What do Roman ruins, Gothic plazas, Art Nouveau, Pablo Picasso, Sónar and FC Barcelona have in common? They're all defining elements of Barcelona culture. What do Roman ruins, Gothic plazas, Art Nouveau, Pablo Picasso, Sónar and FC Barcelona have in common? They're all defining elements of Barcelona culture. There's at least one festival every month in Barcelona. There's at least one festival every month in Barcelona.

9. History Barcelona has emerged from a spotty history. Barcelona has emerged from a spotty history. With Castilian kings pumping cannonballs over the city walls and anarchists disagreeing on which shoulder to hang their rifles, the city shrank in the shadow of greater cities and powers for centuries. With Castilian kings pumping cannonballs over the city walls and anarchists disagreeing on which shoulder to hang their rifles, the city shrank in the shadow of greater cities and powers for centuries.

10. Euro Disney Euro Disney is just like our Disney but it is in Paris. Euro Disney is just like our Disney but it is in Paris.

11. Paris France Paris France is a city full of attractions, world-class art galleries and museums and beautiful parks and gardens. Paris France is a city full of attractions, world-class art galleries and museums and beautiful parks and gardens.attractionsart galleries and museumsparks and gardensattractionsart galleries and museumsparks and gardens Take a romantic boat cruise on the Seine River or visit the Mona Lisa at the world- famous Louvre. Take a romantic boat cruise on the Seine River or visit the Mona Lisa at the world- famous Louvre.Seine RiverMona LisaLouvreSeine RiverMona LisaLouvre.

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