- Spain is the fourth-largest country in the European Union, covering an area of 505,990 square kilometers.
- Spain is home to the world’s oldest restaurant, Casa Botin, which opened in 1725.
- The official language of Spain is Spanish, but there are several other languages spoken in the country, including Catalan, Galician, and Basque.
- Spain is the world’s leading producer of olive oil, producing over 40% of the world’s supply.
- Spain is the world’s third-largest producer of wine, behind Italy and France.
- The national sport of Spain is bullfighting, which dates back to the 18th century.
- Spain is home to the world’s oldest university, the University of Salamanca, which was founded in 1218.
- Spain is the world’s most visited country, with over 82 million visitors in 2018.
- The national dish of Spain is paella, a rice dish that originated in Valencia.
- Spain is home to the world’s oldest living tree, a 1,000-year-old olive tree located in the town of Viana.
