Spain, located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, is located at the junction of Europe and Africa, bordering Portugal to the west, the Gulf of Biscay to the north, France and Andorra to the northeast, and the Strait of Gibraltar to the south and Morocco in Africa. The territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and Ceuta and Melilla in Africa. The country is a mountainous country with a total area of 505925 square kilometers and a coastline of about 7,800 kilometers. Spanish is the second largest country in the world in terms of the number of countries, after English. Spain is a developed capitalist country and a member of the European Union and NATO. As of October 2020, the total economic volume ranks fourth in the European Union and fourteenth in the world.
Spain is one of the highest-income, high-welfare countries in the world. Although GPD has shrunk in recent years due to the epidemic, before that, Spain's GDP totaled as high as $1.5 trillion, and its per capita GDP was as high as $30,000. Even with the pandemic, the Spanish economy is expected to grow by 2.5 percent. Spain is one of the most highly developed countries, their total economic output ranks fifth in the European Union, in addition to the textile, shipbuilding, automobile, agriculture and other aspects of the level is very high, and olive oil and grape cultivation in the world first.
Spanish tourism is also one of the important pillars. More than 80 million people travel to Spain every year, and this income has reached more than 73 billion US dollars. Spain is one of the best places in Europe for sightseeing. Rich in cultural heritage, the Historic Centre of Córdoba, the Alambra palace and the Generalife Gardens in Granada, the Cathedral of Burgos, the Monastery of El Escorial, the Parque Guell, the Palace of Guell and the Mira Building in Barcelona, the Caves of Altamira, the ancient town of Segovia and the elevated aqueduct, the churches of the Kingdom of Asturias, the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela, the ancient town of Avila and the churches outside the city, the Mudejar architecture of Teruel, the historic city of Toledo, the Galajonay National Park, The ancient town of Cáceres, Seville Cathedral, the Archives of the Alcazar and West Indies,
The ancient city of Salamanca Poblate Monastery, The Archaeological Ruins of Mérida, The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria in Guadalupe, the Santiago de Compostela "Pilgrimage Route", the Doniana National Park, the walled city of Cuenca, the Silk Market of Valencia, Las Madras, the Catalan Concert Hall and the San Pał Hospital in Barcelona, the Monastery of Youso and Suso in San Milan, the Petroglyphic Art of the Mediterranean Basin of the Iberian Peninsula, the University of Henaresbourg and the Historic District, the Landscape of Ibiza, San Cristobal in La Laguna, Atapirca Archaeological Site, Villebeui Romanesque Church in Catalonia, Archaeological Site of Taraco, Palmelar in Elche, Roman Walls in Lugo, Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez, Renaissance architectural complexes of Uveda and Baeza.
The slow pace of life in Spain is one of the reasons why foreigners are attracted to life. Spaniards place a lot of emphasis on work-life balance, and they have an enviable set of rules for life, which is the nap rule. Spaniards don't like to take a nap for a short time after lunch, and they don't like to have lunch on the subway or at their desk. They think it loses the meaning of rest, and they prefer to have a long nap to relax. They can use this nap time to go out to dinner or pick up kids at school or do things they don't normally have time for during the day.
Many people have known Spain from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Football in Spain is very famous and is a country with the best football skills in the world. In any world competition, the Spanish football team is an opponent that other countries do not want to face. When you travel to Spain, be sure to watch a football game in the local area and feel the football atmosphere in Spain. If you miss it, then your time will be a pity. This statement is not wrong at all. Anyone who has watched the football game knows that in the football game, the football atmosphere is very shocking, and the fanatical fans quickly integrate with everyone from the beginning of the entry. Go crazy with the performance of the live team, even if you are not too interested in football, you will be impressed by them when you go to the football field. Under the premise that this is the case with ordinary football matches, imagine what it would be like to watch a wonderful local football match in Spain.
The average annual salary for Spaniards is 23,000 euros (about 184,000 yuan). In general, prices tend to be lower in countries of southwestern Europe than in central or northern Europe. As a result, the cost of living in Spain is not as high as in other EU powers. Even prices in metropolises like Madrid and Barcelona are much cheaper than in european megacities like London in the UK and Paris in France.
Spaniards value credibility and always try to fulfill the contracts they have signed, and they are reluctant to openly admit their faults even if they later find that there are disadvantages to them. In this case, if the other party can help them in good faith, it will win the respect and friendship of the Spaniards. Spaniards only keep their time tight when they participate in bullfights, but guests should be punctual and don't blame them even if they arrive late. Spaniards are cheerful and enthusiastic, but easily agitated, and sometimes quarrelsome is normal, and they have become accustomed to it.
Spanish bullfighting is the national essence of Spain and originated in 1761. Popular throughout the country, famous all over the world, it is one of the unique scenes in Spain. Although this is controversial from the point of view of animal protection, the ancient tradition that is unique to Spain has been preserved to the present day and has been welcomed by many people. Bullfighting season is from March to October, and during the bullfighting season, there are two events on Thursdays and two on Sundays. It can be viewed every day during festivals and national celebrations.
The Bull Running Festival is a traditional festival in the city of Pamplona that began in 1591 and attracts tens of thousands of people every year. The official name of Spain's annual Bull Running Festival is "San Fermín Festival", and San Fermín is the patron saint of Pamplona, the capital of the wealthy province of Navarre in northeastern Spain. The origins of the Festival of the Bull Run are directly related to the Spanish bullfighting tradition. It is said that it was very difficult for the Pamplona people to drive six tall bulls from the cowshed on the outskirts of the city into the bullring in the city. In the 17th century, some bystanders had the whim to run to the bull, provoke the bull, and lure it into the bullring. Later, this custom evolved into the Bull Running Festival.
The focus of their lives is not to make money, but to live a leisurely and comfortable life. The cost of living in Spain is relatively low, the natural environment, the food, the Spanish girls and the weather are great, and the healthcare system is first class. Every year in August it seems to be a holiday for all Spanish people. By then, many of the shops in Spain's big cities will be closed.
The welfare of developed countries has always been good, and Spain is no exception. There is a well-established welfare system in the local area, and even new immigrants can enjoy their medical insurance in the local area. And Spain has always been very high in terms of medical treatment, and the equipment is also very advanced. It is one of the countries in the world that is recognized as having a very good medical system. There are many outpatient clinics, and you can go to different places for different problems. If you encounter any problems, just call the emergency number, there will be a special person to guide, you will quickly get the corresponding service. Education is also highly valued in Spain, and their academic qualifications are recognized worldwide. The local system is a 10-year free education, and if you can go to a public university to go to undergraduate or doctoral level, the government will also have a scholarship award.