The ABC's of Spain's Culture
Created by: Revant Ranjan and Sritej Veeramachaneni
A is for Art
- Modern Arts
- Renaissance Arts
- Latin Music
- Latin Influenced Home-Crafts
B is for Buildings
The architecture of Spain is globally unique...
- Churches are common structures found in Spain.
- Many statues that decorate buildings depict angels and other Christian figures.
- Most houses in urban areas are built vertically and expand upwards.
- Stone is the most common building material.
C is for Communication
Some of the many forms of current communication in Spain include...
- iPhones
- Emails
- Internet
D is for Dress
E is for Economy
- Spain's currency is the Euro.
- Seaside Ports and its location in Europe connect this country to other European nations, improving commerce.
- Spain is able to compete in the global market and has a relatively stable economic status.
F is for Family
- The Average Family Size in Spain is around 4 people per family.
- Dogs are the most commonly kept pets in Spain.
- Males (Fathers) are the controlling figures generally seen in each family.
G is for Government
- The Current King of Spain is Juan Carlos I
- The Current Spanish President is Mariano Rajoy Brey
- Spain is a Constitutional Monarchy
- The Spanish Government is defined by the Constitution of Spain
H is for History
- The Reconquista (700s to 1200s) was a long period of war between the Spanish and a group of people known as the Moores, hundreds of years ago. It was important because it shaped the culture of Spain, and many warlike aspects were integrated into their traditional culture after such a long period of fighting.
- The Spanish colonization of the Americas was also an important event, in which Spain sent Christopher Columbus to colonize America in 1492.
I is for Icons
- Santander (Spanish Banking Group)
- Movistar (Mobile Phone Company)
- Zara (Clothing Line)
J is for Jobs
- Jobs in the Tourism Industry
- Jobs in Construction
- Jobs in Education
- Jobs in Commercial Offices
- Jobs in Sports Leagues
K is for Knowledge
L is for Language
M is for Migration and Movement
N is for National Pride
The people of Spain have a lot of pride in their country. They are all interested in soccer and that is what defines the country. When Spain won the World Cup, the pride of the country surged.
Spain Flag
- Flag colors: red and yellow
- Description: The curent version of the flag of Spain was adopted on October 5, 1981 and it has the proportion 2:3.
The spanish flag has three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red. In the middle of the yellow band there is the coat of arms of Spain. Other variants of the Spanish flag has the coat of arms, and includes the royal seal framed by the Pillars of Hercules. An ornate red and golden crown sits atop the shield.
The meaning of the two colours of the flag of Spain could be:
- Yellow: symbol of generosity
- Red: hardiness, bravery, and strength
O is for Organizations
P is for Population
The population of Spain this year is 47,042,984 and rising. There is a composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types of ethnicity. There are mostly children, and younger adolescents that comprise the bulk of these individuals.
Q is for Quality of Life
- Life expectancy at birth
- Total population: 81.27 years
- Male: 78.26 years
- Female: 84.47 years (2012 est.)
There are many doctors in Spain, this improves the quality of life in Spain.
R is for Religion
The main religion in Spain is Christianity, and many people are Catholics. They usually celebrate the same holidays and festivals as Mexico. The Christian Religion is an integral aspect of Spanish Culture.