SPAINBy: Arianna García

*Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula, in the continent of Europe. Is bordered with Portugal, the Mediterranean Sea and Africa.

The capital of Spain is Madrid, the National Sport is Soccer, and the National Language is Spanish.

CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

* The culture of Spain has a heavy Latin influence.

* Romans also influenced the Spanish culture because Spain was oncea part of the Roman Empire. Also Spain has some Arab architecture

because long time ago, the Moors conquered this country.

• The Spanish have many festivals and traditions, examples of themare: Pamplona Bull Run, Bullfighting, Martes de Carnaval,

Football (soccer), Flamenco dancing, and Christmas among others.

SPANISH MUSIC AND CLOTHING

• The music of Spain has a long history and has played an important role in the development of Western music and has greatly influenced Latin American music. Spanish music is often associated with traditional styles such as flamenco and classical guitar. While these forms of music are common, there are many different traditional musical and dance styles across the regions.

• Spanish traditional clothing was heavily influenced by the Moorish culture which dominated parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 711 century until their expulsion in 1492. The Moorish culture popularized rich embroideries with the introduction of the needle, the use of jewels (often as buttons) and perfume as well as heavy girdles and collars. The color black became popular for special events and both men and women wore heavy gold necklaces with precious stones. Additionally, clothes in Spain were often made of rich and heavy fabrics and decorated with gold or silver threads.

• Most traditional Spanish clothing is reserved for special events and celebrations. The most common pieces, still used today, include: the mantilla, the peineta and the gilet.

TORERO CLOTHINGFLAMENCO CLOTHING

It would be impossible to list all the tasty foods from Spain's rich food culture – but here are at least 10 top Spanish foods you have to try. 1. Croquettes

2. Tortilla Española3. Gazpacho4. Pisto5. Cured meats6. Pulpo a la gallega7. Bean stews and salads8. Paella9. Fried milk10.Prawns and fried garlic

SANGRÍA

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