Spain Human Geography

Spain, an ancient country in Europe, is located in southwestern Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, an area of more than 500,000 square kilometers, is a mountainous country, the territory is almost all mountains and plateaus, but also has the longest coastline in the European countries, only this northern and northwestern part of the oceanic climate, the southern and southeastern part of the subtropical Mediterranean climate; the continental part of its area of the Iberian Peninsula accounted for about 80% of the area. West neighboring Portugal, north of the Bay of Biscay, northeast of France, Andorra border, east and southeast of the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Strait of Gibraltar and Africa's Morocco, the throat of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea routes, known as the access to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America ? bridge? Spain is a member of the European Union and NATO; China and the country in 1973, after the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries continue to strengthen the friendly relations of cooperation between the two sides of the economic and trade exchanges have increased over the years. Spain has a special immigration law, in the "Rights and Freedoms of Foreigners in Spain" regulations, in Spain more than five years of residence in the person's immigration application to give priority.

Spain, a country of romance and passion! A happy place to splash the flavor of art. It is famous for bullfighting, dancing and guitar. Bullfighting is a traditional national culture, is the Spanish? national essence? , has a long history. Spanish dance is full of passion.

Area: 505,000 square kilometers .

Population: 39.21 million.

Ethnicity: 72.8% Castilians, 16.4% Catalans, 8.2% Galicians, 2.3% Basques￡? Other 0.3%. The only people who can be considered a minority in the country are the Gypsies.

Religion: Catholicism is practiced by 90% of the population, Protestantism by 10%; there are also a few Jews and Muslims.

Language: Spanish is the official language, an international language and one of the six working languages of the United Nations.

National political system: ? Parliamentary monarchy?

Capital: Madrid is the political, economic and transportation center of the country.

National flower: the pomegranate.

Time difference: Spain Madrid time is 8 hours later than Beijing time, that is, 23:00 Beijing time, Madrid for 15:00.

Spain has four major tourist areas: tropical mountain scenery _ Canary Islands to ? Happy Island? Famous; the Costa del Sol _ Mediterranean beaches are the infinite admiration of sunbathing enthusiasts from all countries; mountain scenery, sea and sky reflecting the Mediterranean baths _ Maliari Islands; the ancient city of culture _ Madrid and Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, is located in the middle of the sea, where the waterway transportation is well-connected, Spain's need for industrial raw materials are almost all imported from this port. Barcelona is also a famous tourist resort in Europe, sunshine, beach, romantic Spanish style and charming Mediterranean scenery attracts tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.

Seville, the ancient capital and cultural center, is famous for its cigars.

The seaport of Brockport is the main transportation hub of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.

The habits of the Spanish people are very peculiar; they do not get up early in the morning; they take a long rest in the afternoon; and they go to bed very

late at night. Dinner is usually served after 9 p.m. Spaniards are very keen on night life, prefer to go out with friends

late at night to meet and eat, usually take turns to be the host to go to the bar.

Spaniards like to eat fish, especially seafood. They also like grilled meats and soups. The dishes are pungent, spicy, sour, bitter, heavy taste. They love the Chinese sweet and sour pouring sauce dishes.

Spaniards like cold water, not accustomed to drinking hot water. Drinking Chinese green tea is often sweetened.