1. Spain
Erica

2. Capital of Spain: Madrid
Madrid is the capital as well as the largest city in Spain.
Capital of Spain: Madrid

3. The design of the flag consists of 3 horizontal stripes red, yellow, and red. The yellow being twice the size of each red stripe.
This flag was adopted as the national flag in 1978.
Spain’s Flag

4. Since 2002 the official currency of Spain has been the Euro.
Spain’s Currency

5. In 2011 it was recorded as having a population of 47.1905 million
Spain’s Population

6. Spain’s Official Language
The official language of Spain is Spanish but is better known as Castilian in the country of Spain.
Spain’s Official Language

7. The main religious denomination in Spain is by far Catholicism which is a little over 70% of the population.
Spain’s Main Religion

8. Spain is located in Southwestern Europe just below France and just above Algeria and Morocco.
Spain’s Location

9. Different regions of Spain have their own musical traditions for example:
Andalusia is known for its Flamenco style.
Argon has a preference for Jota.
Catalonia is known for its Sardana music.
Popular Music of Spain

10. Cultural Dances of Spain
Flamenco is a form of song and dance that is very popular in Spain.
Flamenco got its name from a native bird of southern Spain.
It’s popularity has spread through all parts of the world.
Cultural Dances of Spain

11. Football or the sport we know as Soccer is the most popular sport in Spain.
Spain’s soccer/football team was the World Champion of the first World Cup ever held on African soil.
Football in Spain

12. Many believe bull fighting to be a popular sport in the country of Spain but it was actually outlawed quite recently in January of 2012.
Bull Fighting in Spain

13. Government Spain is a constitutional monarchy.
Their government is outlined by their constitution which was approved by the people in 1978.
Government

14. Works Cited http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain
Works Cited

15. In Spain instead of the tooth fairy a child receives a visit from a tooth mouse.
This myth originated in Madrid in 1984.
Fun Fact!