25 Incredible Facts About Spain That You Won't Believe Are True (But Are!)

Описание: Spain is one of the most misunderstood countries in Europe.

With over 8,000 kilometers of coastline, the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe (tied with Italy), and a history that once stretched across the Americas and Asia, Spain is far more than beaches and bullfighting.

In this video, we explore 25 fascinating facts about Spain that reveal its geography, culture, history, and global influence. From being the second most mountainous country in Europe, to ruling the Philippines for over 300 years, to having four official languages and the highest organ transplant rate in the world — this is the Spain most people never learn about.

You’ll discover:

• Why Spain has over 8,000 km of coastline
• How it became one of the richest empires in history
• Why Spain has the most UNESCO sites in Europe
• The only true desert in Europe
• Why dinner starts at 10 PM
• Why Spain was neutral in both World Wars
• How Spain leads the world in organ transplants
• And how Spain ruled the Philippines longer than the United States has existed

Spain’s story is one of empires, mountains, deserts, democracy, language diversity, and cultural transformation.

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