-by Prisha and

Spain Veda
Where is it
located ?

• Spain is located in extreme

southwestern Europe.
• It is surrounded by Portugal
(in the west), France and
Andorra (in the northeast),
Gibraltar (in the south), and
Morocco (in the south)
• It occupies about 85% of
the Iberian Peninsula,
which shares its smaller
neighbor Portugal.
Language spoken in Spain
• The official language of Spain is Spanish (or rather Castilian or Castellano) and is
understood everywhere in the country. More often than not, the people of Spain
refer to their language as Castellano rather than español because the latter can be
any other language spoken in the country.
What do the colors on the Flag of
Spain really represent ?
• The colors on the flag are red and yellow, which are the traditional colors of old Spanish
kingdoms
• The colors represent unity and strength, courage and passion, hope, loyalty, and justice.
• Some legends also associate yellow with the sun and red with the wars of the Spanish
people.
• The flag also features a coat of arms with a crown and the Pillars of Hercules, which
symbolize the monarchy and the Spanish exploration
National Anthem of Spain

• Spain’s ‘Marcha Real’, is one of the few national anthems with no lyrics at all.The
usual practice for audience members is to hum or ‘na na na’ along to the tune,
while the players stand and listen in silence.
Currency of Spain

• The currency of Spain is Euro

• Did you know?
1 rial= 2.48 Euro
Traditional clothes of Spain

Some traditional clothes of Spain are:

• Traje corto: a male short jacket with a high waistband, worn with a white shirt.
• Mantilla: a long lace or silk veil that women wear over their heads and shoulders, especially for
religious occasions.
• Peineta: a tortoise-shell comb that holds the mantilla in place.
• Sombrero calañés or sombrero castoreño: traditional Spanish male hats, usually made of felt or
beaver fur.
• Alpargata: a type of espadrille shoe with a canvas upper and a rope sole.
National animal of Spain
• The bull is the national animal of Spain—a truly symbolic figure in
Spanish culture. As an emblem of the nation and the Spanish people,
you'll find the strong, black bull on roadside signs. Bullfighting is also
a tradition in Spain, and thus the bull is celebrated in many traditional
Spanish celebrations and festivals, such as the Festival of San Fermín,
held each summer in Pamplona.
National food of Spain
• Paella is a popular Spanish rice dish that includes meat, vegetables,
and seafood. saffron is typically one of the main ingredients. This
exotic dish originated in the city of Valencia and is said to be a blend
of Roman and Arabian cuisine, which were the two prominent cultures
of early Spain. Spaniards traditionally cooked Paella in a special pan
over an open fire.
National Flower of Spain
• The red carnation is known as el clavel, la flor de España (the flower of Spain). In
Spain, the national flower grows in the red soil of the Spanish Mediterranean.
However, these flowering plants in their pink, yellow, green, rose, red, and purple
are now widely grown around the world.
• If you want to grow these blooming beauties from seed, consider the climate of
your region. Carnations grown outdoors prefer their native southern areas and
Mediterranean climates with lots of sunshine.
National Bird of Spain
• The imperial eagle is also called the Spanish imperial eagle or Adalbert's eagle.
These large eagles represent strength and perseverance. Mperial eagles have
beautiful dark blackish-brown feathers with a mix of lighter brown, almost rust
colored, dispersed around their bodies.
Traditional festival of Spain
• Festivals and holidays. Traditionally, most holidays in Spain have been religious
in origin.
• The Good Friday processions are considered an exquisite and rich display of
Castilian religious sculpture. On this day, in the morning, members of the
brotherhoods on horseback make a poetic proclamation throughout the city. The
"Sermon of the Seven Words" is spoken in Plaza Mayor Square.
 Q.1) What is the national bird of Spain
Ans) Imperial Eagle
Q.2) What is the national animal of Spain
Ans) Bull
Q.3) What is the currency of Spain
Ans) Euros
Q.4) What is the national tree of Spain
Ans) Holm Oak
Q.5) What do the national colours of the flag represent
Ans) Red & Yellow which are the traditional colours of the old Spanish
kingdom They represent unity,strength,courage,passion,hope,loyalty and
justice
Questions

-By Tahirah