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| Population |
40.5 million |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 94%, other 6% |
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Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, |
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Culture
Spain is widely known for its folkloristic traditions - Flamenco and Bullfights. Flamenco is an artistic form of music and dance that originated in southern Spain and gained worldwide popularity. Bullfighting is an important sport and a typical art form of Spain.These two traditions are an important part of any Fiesta or carnival in Spain.
Art & Arcitecture
Spanish art and architecture give this country a unique ambience. It has an extraordinary rich artistic heritage and has produced some of the world's greatest artists - El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Dalí, Picasso. Its cities have really old monuments from Roman aqueducts and Islamic palaces to Gothic cathedrals. It also has example of fantastic modernist monuments and intricate fabulist sculptures.
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