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Introduction
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Spain, or Espana
– as the Spanish call their charming country – forms the better part of the
Iberian Peninsula. Spain means many things to many people. Bloody bullfights, the swirl of
the skirt of a Flamenco dancer, exploring Don Quixote countryside, sunbathing on the
pristine beaches of Marbella, a visit to the majestic Alhambra or just feasting on paella
at a roadside tavern – ome to sunny Spain where there is no pain and only gain! |
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From the rolling hills and olive trees of Andalusia to the astounding architecture of
Barcelona, all the way to the Museum Mile and carnival madness of Madrid, Spain is one
great land of fun and frolic. It has great art, greater architecture, wild nightlife,
sultry weather and so much more – Savour Spain’s medieval delights in the modern
day scenario. |
| Fortunately, in the rush towards
development and modernization, the Spaniards haven’t tossed aside their zest for the
good life or their endless energy for celebrating. Welcome to the land of flamenco
and fiesta….. |
F A C
T B O X |
| Full Name |
Reigno de Espagna (Kingdom of Spain) |
| Area |
505,990 sq. km |
| Population |
39,133,996 |
| Capital City |
Madrid |
| People |
Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician |
| Religion |
94% Roman Catholic, 6% others |
| Language |
Castilian Spanish, Catalan |
| Government |
Parliamentary Monarchy |
| Head of State |
King Juan Carlos |
| Head of Government |
Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
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