Fun Facts about Spain and living in Spain

Spain is the second largest country in the European Union, after France.
The Spanish language is the second most spoken language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese.
Spain is home to the world’s oldest restaurant, Restaurante Botín, which has been open since 1725.
The Spanish love their siestas, a short nap taken in the early afternoon, and many businesses close for a few hours during this time.
Spain is the world’s largest producer of olive oil
The Spanish are known for their love of football (soccer), and the country has produced some of the world’s best players
Spain is home to the world’s largest tomato fight, La Tomatina, which takes place every year in the town of Buñol
The Spanish are known for their love of festivals, and there are over 3,000 festivals held in the country each year
Spain is home to the world’s largest gothic cathedral, the Cathedral of Seville 1.
Spain is the birthplace of many famous artists, including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró.
Spain is home to the world’s largest producer of cava, a type of sparkling wine 1.
The Spanish are known for their love of bullfighting, which has been a popular sport in the country for centuries
Spain has the highest number of bars per capita in the world
The Spanish are known for their love of tapas, small dishes of food that are often served with drinks
Spain is home to the world’s largest network of high-speed trains, known as the AVE
The Spanish are known for their love of flamenco, a traditional dance that originated in the southern region of Andalusia
Spain is home to the world’s largest solar power plant, located in Andalusia 1.
The Spanish are known for their love of churros, a type of fried dough pastry that is often served with hot chocolate
Spain is home to the world’s largest strawberry producer, exporting over 300,000 tons of strawberries each year
The Spanish are known for their love of fiestas, and there are over 20,000 fiestas held in the country each year