Spain Fact File
Where is Spain?
Spain is a country in Europe.
It is beside Portugal and near France.
It has beaches, cities, mountains and farms.
What schools look like:
Schools in Spain are bright and sunny.
Classrooms have desks, books and whiteboards.
Many schools have outdoor play areas.
Some have big courtyards to eat and play in.
What children learn:
Children learn:
Reading and writing
Maths
Science
PE
Art and music
Spanish (the main language)
Older children also learn English.
Uniforms:
Some schools have no uniforms.
Children wear normal clothes.
Private schools often have uniforms.
Uniforms are usually navy, grey, or red.
How children get to school:
Some children walk to school.
Many go by car or school bus.
In towns, some walk through narrow streets.
In cities, some take the metro.
Weather & Climate
Spain is mostly warm and sunny.
Summer can be very hot.
Winters are mild, not too cold.
It rains more in the north than the south.
Food
People in Spain eat:
Bread
Cheese
Ham
Rice
Fish
Olives
Oranges
Grapes
A famous dish is paella – rice with fish or meat.
Homes
Homes are often white or yellow.
They have red roofs and balconies.
In cities, many people live in apartments.
In villages, houses have courtyards.
Language
People speak Spanish.
Some also speak:
Catalan
Basque
Galician
Hola means Hello!
Gracias means Thank you!
Animals
You might see:
Lizards
Eagles
Goats
Horses
Bulls
Donkeys
Flamingos
Spain has a lot of sun-loving animals.
Free Time & Hobbies
Children like:
Football
Swimming
Dancing
Cycling
Playing outside
Going to festivals
Spain is very famous for football!
Cool & Fun Facts
The capital is Madrid.
Spain is famous for music and dancing (like flamenco).
People eat dinner very late at night.
Spain has many castles and old buildings.
The flag is red and yellow.
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