Spain is known for its flamenco dance BUT the flamenco did not actually originate in Spain.
The flamenco originated in Southern Spain between the 9th and 14th centuries
Spain has strict laws against the possession and use of marijuana.
Although it is not legal to smoke in public places, is is legal to cultivate and use marijuana for personal consumption.
Spain is the largest country in the European Union.
Spain is the fourth largest country in the European Union, after Germany, France and Italy.
Spain's national dish is Paella.
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish made with rice, vegetables, and meat or seafood. It is considered the national dish of Spain.
Bullfighting originated in Spain.
Bullfighting originated in Spain in about 700 AD.
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Spain is the worlds largest producer of Olive oil.
Thw worlds top 3 producers of olive oil in metric tons are:
Spain — 5,965,080
Italy — 2,194,110
Morocco — 1,912,238
Spain's currency is the Euro.
Spain joined the EU in 1986 and was one of the first countries to adopt the euro in January, 1999.
Spain is known for its Mediterranean climate.
Spain has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild winters and hot summers, and is known for its sunny weather and beaches.
Spain has a high-speed train service called AVE, it is the longest high speed network in Europe.
AVE connects major cities in Spain and the service is considered one of the fastest and most comfortable ways to travel in the country. It is the longest in Europe.
The Spanish Christmas Lottery called "El Gordo" is the biggest lottery in the world for total prize money.
With a prize of over 2.5 billion Euros-it is the largest.
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La Tomatina is an annual festival in Spain where thousands participants throw over-ripe tomatoes at each other.
La Tomatina festival occurs every August in the town of Buñol. It is known as the "World's Biggest Food Fight".
Spain is located in South America.
Spain is located in Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula.
