- In 2008 the population of Spain officially reached 46 million people, as recorded by the Padrón municipal.
- Spain's population density, at 91/km² (235/sq mi), is lower than that of most Western European countries and its distribution across the country is very unequal.
- Soccer happens to be the most popular spectator sport in Spain. The important matches see the fans crowding homes as well as local bars.
- Spain was among the most powerful empires in the world during the 16th century.
- Requesting for a second serving is taken as an indication that you liked the food.
- Spaniards place a lot of importance on what others think of them.
- Around 40 per cent Spaniards between the 17 and 24 age group are smokers.
- The locals of Spain have lunch at 2 pm and dinner at around 9 to 10 pm.
- Spain is just a little more than twice the size of Oregon.
- Spain comprises 85 per cent of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Spain gained freedom from the Moors in Granada (the last stronghold of the Moors) in 1492.
- Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in order to find the New World.
- Bullfighting in Spain, which is regarded as an art as well as a popular attraction, is its biggest and most controversial sport. Bullfighting is a central part of Spanish history, art and culture and there are bull rings in all important cities and even a few minor ones.
- In January 2002, euro was made the official currency of Spain.
- In Spain, prescription medications can be acquired ‘over-the-counter’ at medicine shops.
- The biggest industry in Spain is tourism. Benidorm, a beach town nearby Alicante has got the third most hotel rooms in Europe after London and Paris.
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