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where is spain

The flag and the coat of arms

The climate

• The climate varies tremendously in Spain, due to its large size. Visitors can generally expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.

• Rain generally falls in spring and autumn. The mountains surrounding the plateau have a higher rainfall and often experience heavy snowfalls in winter.

Favorite foods• Gazpacho (Cold Tomato Soup)..................................... 3

Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet) ................................ 3Flan (Custard) ............................................................... 4Mazapanes (Marzipan or Almond Candies) ................... 6Chocolate a la Española (Spanish Hot Chocolate).......... 7Churros......................................................................... 7Tapas ............................................................................ 8

•Crema de Cabrales (Spread) ...................................... 8Tartaletas de Champiñón (Mushroom Tartlets) .......... 8Aceitunas Aliñadas (Marinated Olives) ....................... 9

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education

• The school year runs from about mid September until about the end of June, but dates vary according to age group and region of Spain. There are no half terms but there are other holiday days, besides Easter and Christmas, which vary according to where one lives in Spain There are specialist schools of music, dance and art in the state sector. From the age of 12, entrance is usually selective.

• Parents must pay for books (although free books are being introduced in some areas) and materials and any extra-curricular activities. School uniform is not always a pre-requisite. In general, uniform is worn in private schools.

The language the speak

• Castilian• Catalan• Galician• Euskera• Spanish

sportsVolleyballSki SurfingSoccer Cricket Baseball

BoxingBasketballGolf Water polo Tennis

You should visit Spain

You should visit spain