España August 30-September 2.

Presentación del tema: "España August 30-September 2."— Transcripción de la presentación:

1 España August 30-September 2

2 Quick Facts http://www.factslides.com/s-Spain
Spanish name for Spain is España Capital: Madrid (Madrid is also the largest city!) It is a 1st world country with a high quality of life – like the USA! Population: 47 million The United Nations projects that Spain will be the world’s oldest country by Government: Constitutional Monarchy – they have kings and queens! The Spanish love to chill out – 16/24 hours in a day are devoted to eating, drinking, and hanging out! Siesta!!!!!

3 Quick Facts Spain produces over half the world’s olive oil! Some of the world’s greatest artists are from Spain: Picasso, Goya, Miró, Dalí, and Vásquez Famous people from Spain: Penelope Cruz, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Hernando de Soto Currency: Euro Pyrenees mountains are in Spain – mountain range that divides Spain and France Soccer (fútbol) is the most popular sport! Comida: churros con chocolate, tapas, bocadillas, paella dishes-you-need-in-your-life?utm_term=.rl5rqkLG#.ixj6Yyp2

4 Interesting Things and Places To See
Art: El Prado Reina Sofía Thyssen History: La Alhambra El Escorial Roman Aqueducts – Segovia Places to eat: San Gines Where to go: Segovia Parque de Retiro – Madrid Toledo La Mezquita – Córdoba Asturias El Rastro – Madrid Palacio Real – Madrid Plaza Mayor – Madrid Puerta del Sol – Madrid

5 Places To Go! Where to go: Segovia Parque de Retiro – Madrid Toledo La Mezquita – Córdoba Asturias El Rastro – Madrid Palacio Real – Madrid Plaza Mayor – Madrid Puerta del Sol – Madrid

6 More Places To Go! Barcelona (La Sagrada Familia) Gaudí (Barcelona)

7 More Awesome Things!!! La Tomatina (Valecia) Running of the Bulls Festival of San Fermin (Pamplona) Bo6iyvQgI Alcazár de Segovia Music and Film: FMojiDY2k Pablo Alborán YaHizbAe4 El Alpinista Dance: (What are some common dances in the USA?) xJMCQxb_Q Flamenco

8 Festivals – What are some festivals we celebrate in the USA?
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