¡Bienvenidos a España!

Columbus monument in Barcelona, Spain.

España is the only country in Europe that speaks Spanish. It is the country that sponsored Christopher Columbus' exploration to the new world. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the new world, he landed in the Caribbean. He claimed the Dominican Republic and Cuba for Spain.

During his next 3 voyages, he continued westward and claimed land for Spain in South and Central America. This is why the majority of countries in Central and South America speak Spanish! Columbus found the new world, and brought the culture and language of the country that sponsored his voyages. Christopher Columbus is known as a hero in Spain, and there are many monuments and statues of him in Spain and in the world. He is known as Cristobal Colon in Spanish.

A Plaza Mayor in Spain.

Spain is a wonderful place to visit. It offers countless art museums, architecture, and learning experiences for any traveler. Many famous people come from Spain, including Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudi, Penelope Cruz, and Raul Gonzalez Blanco.

The capital city of Spain is Madrid. Other famous cities include Barcelona, Toledo, Seville, Granada, and Bilbao. Spain is smaller than than the state of Texas, but still the third largest country in Europe. It is bordered to the north by France, to the south by Africa, and to the west by Portugal.

Quiz your Knowledge

How do you say Christopher Colombus in Spanish?
Christopher Columbus
Cristophero Columbuso
Cristobal Colon

What is the capital of Spain?
Barcelona
Madrid
Mexico

What continent boarders the south of Spain?
Africa
Portugal
Mexico

Activities
The Global Grocery Project