A Taste of Spain: A Recipe for Almendrados
by David C. Wyld Southeastern Louisiana University on 30/06/10 at 2:43 am
This overview of Spain – with facts about the country and a recipe, too – was prepared by Jared M. McDaniel while a Computer Science student in the College of Science and Technology at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
Spain joined the European Union in 1986. Its current form of government is Parliamentary Monarchy. Located at 40 00 N and 4 00 W, Spain is the closest European country to Africa. The food I have chosen to make, that is very popular in Spain, is Almendrados (Spanish Almond Cookies).
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Spain:
1. Spain is literally the second highest country in Europe. It has an average altitude of 2,133 feet.
2. Spain has more land covered by vineyards than any other country in the world.
3. Spain is a little bit more than twice the size of United States’ Oregon.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Spain:
1. Spain’s official name is “The Kingdom of Spain”.
2. About 94% of Spain’s population is Catholic. Also, there is freedom of religion in Spain.
3. Spain is made up of 17 autonomous regions
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three fun facts about Spain:
1. Spain’s capital, Madrid, is located in the direct center of the country.
2. Spain is geographically five times bigger than the United Kingdom, but only has two thirds of its population.
3. Spain produces about 44% of the world’s olive oil.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact (or two or three) about Spain:
1. In Spain, there is no such thing as the tooth fairy. People from Spain are used to a tooth mouse named Ratoncito Perez.
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