Spain, the birth place of Pablo Picasso is one the world’s oldest cultures with right heritage. The country hosts millions of tourist every year who want to explore the beautiful culture of Spain and learn more about its rich history. Besides the eminent painter and rich history, Spain has a lot more to offer to the world; from chorizos and matadors to flamenco dance and Spanish guitar, the country is a paradise for travelers.
On this note, let us take a look at some known and some unknown, yet interesting, facts about Spain and its official language Spanish.
Fact #1: Spanish People Traditionally Have Two Surnames–The First From Their Father And Second From Their Mother.
For instance, your name is John Martin Garcia and your wife’s name is Emilia Gonzalez Lopez, then the kids’ surname will be – XYZ Martin Gonzalez.
Fact #2: Spain Is A Constitutional Monarchy, Just Like the United Kingdom.
The country is also acknowledged as the Kingdom of Spain. The head of state of Spain is Felipe VI (succeeded his father King Juan Carlos I) and the prime minister is Mariano Rajoy Brey.
Fact #3: Spanish is the Third Most Popular Language In The World, With 417 Million Native Speakers.
Spanish is the official language of 22 countries. The list includes Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Fact #4: Spanish is one of the World’s Most Phonetic Languages.
This means that if you know how to spell a word in Spanish, you can almost pronounce it correctly. Though, the reverse isn’t true.
In the End
It is wonderful to know some interesting facts about a country and its language and if you are planning to visit Spain any time soon, the information might have increased your excitement level.
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