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España. Unidad 4. España. It’s in Europe It’s Capital is Madrid Catalan, Galician, Aranese & Spanish are spoken Government is Constitutional Monarchy. Monarchy. Juan Carlos is the King José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is the Prime Minister. Economy. Currency is Euro
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España Unidad 4
España • It’s in Europe • It’s Capital is Madrid • Catalan, Galician, Aranese & Spanish are spoken • Government is Constitutional Monarchy
Monarchy • Juan Carlos is the King • José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is the Prime Minister
Economy • Currency is Euro • In 2002 the Euro officially substituted the Peseta
Religion • Roman Catholic
Flamenco • Traditional elements are castanets, hand claps with electric guitars and synthesizers. • Spanish Rock (rock con raíces) has many flamenco influences : Rosario
Pablo Picasso • Artist Born in Málaga • In 1895 Moved to Barcelona • Museo Picasso de Barcelona • Self Portraits • Guernica is his master piece
Antonio Gaudí • Catalán Architect • Modern Artist • Famous for Las Ramblas, Parque Güell • His master piece is unfinished: La Sagrada Familia
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra • Most well-known Spanish author. • Don Quixote de la Mancha is considered to be the first Modern Novel
Spanish Bull Fighting • The Spanish people consider them art forms which are intimately linked with their country’s history, art and culture. • clips
Spanish Cuisine • Paella Valenciana (Rice w/ Seafood) • Tapas (appetizers) = Chorizo, Queso, Jamón Aceitunas y Calamares & Tortilla Española