Spain
SEEING THE WORLD FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Maria Vazquez
Country
I have always wanted to visit Spain because this is one of the countries that in Europe where there are friendly inhabitants, a relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities. There is nothing better than visiting the country where “Running of the Bulls” began. Being able to visit Spain and learn how things can be the same but completely different from my home country, the United States.
LOCATION
Spain is one of the most diverse countries. Some of Spain’s major cities, including its capitol Madrid, Barcelona, and Pamplona are what makes people love this country while they are there. Spain is located southwestern Europe between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay in the northwest and by the Mediterranean Sea in the east and the south. Madrid and Barcelona also happen to be the only two Spanish cities whose population is over one million.
CULTURAL VALUES
Spain is just like any other country and culture. Spain, like any other country, has many cultural values. One of the few things that Spain values are the “Flamenco Dance”. The Flamenco is a dance which is around 200 years old and is typically guitar music. Flamenco is typically danced by women alone, although sometimes with couples. Spain is also big and how much they value their sports, especially soccer which to them it is known has “futbol”. There are many “futbol” clubs in their country and it also happens to be the most popular one they have. Although it may sound strange to those who do not nor have ever been to Spain, bullfighting is also one of their cultural values. It is a traditional and very popular; it is also considered to be a form of art since bullfighting has been around since Ancient Spain. Those who participate in the bullfighting are known as “Matadores”. Culture means everything to Spaniards.
LANGUAGE
Most people believe that just because people live in
Maria Vazquez
Country
I have always wanted to visit Spain because this is one of the countries that in Europe where there are friendly inhabitants, a relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities. There is nothing better than visiting the country where “Running of the Bulls” began. Being able to visit Spain and learn how things can be the same but completely different from my home country, the United States.
LOCATION
Spain is one of the most diverse countries. Some of Spain’s major cities, including its capitol Madrid, Barcelona, and Pamplona are what makes people love this country while they are there. Spain is located southwestern Europe between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay in the northwest and by the Mediterranean Sea in the east and the south. Madrid and Barcelona also happen to be the only two Spanish cities whose population is over one million.
CULTURAL VALUES
Spain is just like any other country and culture. Spain, like any other country, has many cultural values. One of the few things that Spain values are the “Flamenco Dance”. The Flamenco is a dance which is around 200 years old and is typically guitar music. Flamenco is typically danced by women alone, although sometimes with couples. Spain is also big and how much they value their sports, especially soccer which to them it is known has “futbol”. There are many “futbol” clubs in their country and it also happens to be the most popular one they have. Although it may sound strange to those who do not nor have ever been to Spain, bullfighting is also one of their cultural values. It is a traditional and very popular; it is also considered to be a form of art since bullfighting has been around since Ancient Spain. Those who participate in the bullfighting are known as “Matadores”. Culture means everything to Spaniards.
LANGUAGE
Most people believe that just because people live in