Spanish human geography

Spain, an ancient country in Europe, is located in Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe, covering an area of more than 500,000 square kilometers. It is a mountainous country with almost all mountains and plateaus, but it also has the longest coastline among European countries. Only the north and northwest have a maritime climate, and the south and southeast have a subtropical Mediterranean climate. Its mainland occupies about 80% of Iberian Peninsula, bordering Portugal in the west, the Bay of Biscay in the north, France and Andorra in the northeast, the Mediterranean Sea in the east and southeast, and Morocco in Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar in the south, which is the throat of Atlantic and Mediterranean routes. It is called the gateway to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America? Bridge? . Spain is a member of the European Union and NATO. 1973 since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the country, the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries have been continuously strengthened, and the economic and trade exchanges between the two sides have also increased year by year. Spain has special immigration laws. In the regulation on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain, priority is given to those who have lived in Spain for more than five years.

Spain, a country that combines romance and passion! A paradise full of artistic breath. It is famous for bullfighting, dancing and guitar. Bullfighting is a traditional national culture, is it Spanish? National quintessence? , has a long history. Spanish dance is full of passion.

Area: 505,000 square kilometers.

Population: 392 1 0,000.

Ethnic composition: Castilian 72.8%, Catalan 16.4%, Galician 8.2%, Basque 2.3%? Other 0.3%. Only Gypsies can be called a minority in China.

Religion: Catholicism accounts for 90% of the population, Protestantism accounts for10%; There are also a few Jews and Muslims.

Language: Spanish is the official language and an international language, and it is one of the six working languages of the United Nations.

National political system:? Parliamentary monarchy? .

Capital: Madrid is the national political, economic and transportation center.

National flower: pomegranate flower.

Time: Madrid time in Spain is 8 hours later than Beijing time, that is, Beijing time is 23: 00, and Madrid is 15: 00.

Spain has four major tourist areas: tropical mountain scenery _ Canary Islands? Happy island? Famous at home and abroad; Sunshine Coast _ Mediterranean Beach is an infinite yearning place for sunbathers all over the world. Mediterranean Bath with Beautiful Mountains and Waters _ Mali Alibaba Islands; Cultural Ancient Cities _ Madrid and Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, is located on the Mediterranean coast, with convenient waterway transportation, and almost all the industrial raw materials needed by Spain are imported from this port. Barcelona is also a famous tourist destination in Europe. Sunshine, beaches, romantic Spanish customs and charming Mediterranean scenery attract thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.

The ancient capital and cultural center Seville is famous for its cigars.

The port of Gibraltar is a transportation hub between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Spanish people's living habits are very special; Not used to getting up early in the morning; Long rest time in the afternoon; Late at night

Stay up late Dinner is usually served after 9 pm. Spaniards are very keen on nightlife and like to make friends.

Going out to a party for dinner late at night usually takes turns going to a bar.

Spaniards like to eat fish, especially seafood. I also like barbecue and soup. The dishes are spicy, sweet, sour and bitter, and have a heavy taste. They like the sweet and sour pickles in China very much.

Spaniards like cold water and are not used to drinking hot water. China green tea is often drunk with sugar.