What is the small country in south-western Europe between France and Spain?
Andorra, a country with population 69,150 is in south-western Europe, between France and Spain.
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Which country has the most Spanish speakers?
Mexico has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, more than Spain itself.
What does "Six Flags Over Texas" mean?
"Six Flags Over Texas" refers to the six countries that have ruled Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States.
Who named Florida?
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León named Florida in 1513. "La Florida" means "flowery land."
Which is the highest capital in the EU?
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union.
Where is Kilómetro Cero?
Kilómetro Cero, in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, is the point from which Spain's road distances are measured.
Why is there an Egyptian temple in Madrid?
Madrid's Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple given to Spain.
Why do people in Spain eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve?
In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each chime of the clock, for good luck.
How is Saint George's Day celebrated in Catalonia?
In Catalonia, people give books and roses on Saint George's Day, April 23.
How did Hemingway make Pamplona famous?
Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises" made the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, famous.
Did George Orwell fight in the Spanish Civil War?
George Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil War and was shot in the throat.
Where is "Guernica"?
Pablo Picasso's "Guernica" is displayed at the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid.
Where is the Dalí Theatre-Museum?
The Dalí Theatre-Museum is in Figueres, Spain.
What happened when Dalí's body was exhumed?
When Salvador Dalí's body was exhumed in 2017 for a paternity test, his mustache was reportedly still intact.
Why are orcas interacting with boats near Spain?
Since 2020, orcas off Spain and Portugal have been interacting with sailboats and damaging their rudders.
What is La Tomatina?
La Tomatina is a festival in Buñol, Spain, where people throw tomatoes at each other.
What is Spain's national flower?
The carnation is Spain's national flower.