SpainBy Morgan Ogilvie

History In 218 BC. The Roman

Empire had control of the area of what is now called Spain.

After the Roman Empire fell, Spain was ruled fore a while my the Visigoths (a germanic tribe) And then the Muslim Moors who invaded from North Africa.

In the 16th century, Spain was one of the most powerfull empires in the world.

Land and Climate Spain is a penisula (a body

of land covered by water in three places) in Europe that is twice the size of Oregon.

The longest river in Spain is the Ebro

Each area of Spain has a different climate, like in the North Eastern coast has moderate climate with a normal amount of rain.

Economy Industry is a big

part of Spains economy.

Spains currency is Euro.

I’m sorry, but I have absoluty no idea what Spains exange rate is.

Flora and Fauna (Plants and Animals)

Spain has a variaty of both plants and animals, according to each different region.

People The Population is

about 46.8 Million. Spain’s population

density is one of the lowest in Europe.

The Natianal languge is Castilian Spanish (A very big surpise, I know)

Products Spain is a very

agricultural contry. Some of Spains

pruducts are Tomato’s, Weat, Olives, Grapes, and corks.

Spain is the Worlds largest olive oil producer, and europes largest producer of Lemons, Oranges and Strawberry’s.

Games/Sports/Pastimes Soccor (Futbol) is by

far, the most popular sport in Spain.

Other pastimes include, Swiming, Bikeing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, and Sking.

Bull fighting is consitered an Art rather than a sport.

Holidays/Traditons Spain celibrates many

different Holidays in the year, but I’m going to save time and only talk about ONE of them.

La Timatina is a festival that is held in Bunol, Spain. Its basicly a festival were you get to throw tomatos at each other and not get in trouble

Food Like many people in

Europe, The people of Spain go shopping every day for their meals.

Some famous dishes include, Gazpacho, Arros Negre, Cocido, Churros, and a personal favorite of mine, Paella.