Interesting facts about Spain Is a great opportunity to learn more about Southwest Europe. For many centuries Spain has played an important role in the political arena of the world. It was once a large colonial state that controlled large areas of South, North and Central America.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Spain.
- Spain was founded in 1479.
- The official name of the country is the Kingdom of Spain, the head of which is the king. However, in essence, the Spanish monarch "reigns, but does not rule." Something similar is observed in the UK.
- Did you know that Spain is the most visited European country (see interesting facts about European countries)?
- 90% of the territory of Spain is occupied by mountains and plateaus.
- The highest point in Spain is the Teide volcano - 3718 m.
- Among all European countries, macaques live only in Spain.
- An interesting fact is that the Moors, who were eventually expelled from the territory of Spain, ruled the state for 8 centuries.
- Although Spain is located in Europe, it is only 9 km away from Africa. It should be noted that some territories in the North African region still belong to the Spaniards.
- There are over 2000 beaches on the coast of Spain.
- Spain is a sunny country, as the average annual number of sunny days ranges from 260-285.
- Madrid (3.1 million) and Barcelona (1.6 million) are considered Spanish cities with a population of one million.
- Curiously, it was here that the writing pen was invented. It happened about one and a half thousand years ago.
- Spain lost its naval power after the famous "Invincible Armada" was destroyed in 1588 by a super-powerful storm. Then 133 ships went to the bottom.
- 75% of Spaniards are members of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Almost half of all olive oil on earth is produced in Spain.
- According to the laws of Spain, everyone has the right to sunbathe naked on any of its beaches.
- One of the asteroids, number 804, was named after Spain.
