2. History
• Spain originally inhabited by clets,lberians,and
basques they became a part of the roman empire in
206 B.C.
• Aragon and castlile were the most important Spanish
states from the 12th to the 15th century consolidated
by the marriage of Ferdinand the 3and Isabella the
first in 1469.
3. Geography
• The latitude and longitude of Spain is 40.43
degrees north and 3.7 degrees west.
• Two rivers in Spain are called Douro river and
Ebro river.
• A mountain in Spain is called the Mulhacen
mountain.
8. Spain’s Flag
• This is Spain’s flag, they only have one flag.
• The pillars of Hercules, short-toed eagle
(national bird), red carnation (national
flower).
10. Tradition
• One of Spain’s major Tradition’s is Bullfighting.
If you ever go to Spain you have to watch at
least one bullfight.
11. Famous Things they Grow
• Spain grows:
• Grapefruits
• Lemons
• Limes
• chorizo ( a type sausage)
• vegetables (tomatoes, peas, and asparagus)
• chicken and/or rabbit
• long-grained rice.
12. Facts about Spain
• In Spain they drive on the right-hand side of
the road.
• It is believed that modern humans first arrived
in Spain around 32000 years ago.
• Spain produces a large amount of renewable
energy, including wind power and solar power.
13. Sports
• Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in
Spain.
• The 1992 Summer Olympic Games were held
in Barcelona.
14. National Holiday
• Spain observes its national day on 12th
October, because significantly ,on the same
date in 1492 Columbus set foot in the
Americas .
15. Spain Animals
• The Mediterranean or Iberian lynx is almost extinct, there are
only a few surviving mammals left in the south of Spain and
Portugal. The lynx is the most endangered cat in the world.
• Other protected animals are the Iberian wild boar, the Iberian
fox, the Iberian wolves and the Cantabrian brown bear.
• The short-toed eagle is Spain's national bird. The region of
Andalusia is home to the Andalusian horses which are known
for their speed and strength.
16. Migration
• Emigration of Spanish workers to the more industrialized
countries of Western Europe, notably to the Federal
Republic of Germany (FRG),
• More than 1.7 million Spanish citizens were residing
outside the country in 1987. In 2001 there were
1,109,060 foreign residents in Spain, 2.5% of total
population. There were 234,937 Moroccans, 84,699
Ecuadorians, 80,183 British, 62,506 Germans, 48,710
Colombians, 44,798 French, and 42,634 Portuguese.
17. Transportation
• Spain had an estimated 156 airports and airfields in
2004.
• In 2005 a total of 95 had paved runways, and there were
also eight heliports.
• The state owned Iberia Air Lines has connections with 50
countries and 89 cities in Europe, Africa, Asia including
the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.
18. Economy
• The Trade freedom in Spain is 88 percent.
• The Investment freedom in Spain is 85
percent.
• The Financial freedom is 70 percent.
19. Science & Technology
• The Council for Scientific Research in Spain
was founded in 1940.
• The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and
Natural Sciences were founded in 1916.
• Spain has 32 universities, colleges, and
polytechnics offering classes in basic sciences.
