Starting from discovering the stapler and the mop to official nudity, Spain is way more than merely sunbeams and seashores. While thinking of Spain, the imagination of bullfighting, Flamenco dancing, and galas, indisputably arise to the mind. However, do you know there are plenty of other interesting facts about Spain that you must know? These fun facts about Spain will definitely make you more aware of the Spanish culture as well as Spanish history.

So let’s get started!

·       Olive Oil Producer

Well, Spain is the largest producer of Olive Oil, and it produces around 44 percent of the full amount of Olive Oil in the whole world. However, when you talk about Olive Oil, most probably Italy would come to your mind, but in reality, Spain is one of the largest producers of Olive Oil. The region Andalusia produces the most amount of Olive Oil. Indeed, most of the people didn’t know this fact about Spain.

·       Kingdom of Spain

With 505,955 square kilometers of area, Spain has hovered around 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula that it shares with Portugal. In the EU, the Kingdom of Spain is officially known as the second largest country.

·       Highest Amount of Bars

While your tour in Spain if you crave for the refreshing “cerveza” (beer), then it’s guaranteed that you will not have any problem at all to find an awesome bar. An interesting fact about Spain is that it has the highest amount of bars in all of Europe. Other than that, it has cafes and bars that are open during day time as well as evening or night time. In addition, prices are really affordable.

·       8000 Kilometers of Beaches

In case if you join all Spanish beaches into on belt, you will get 8000 kilometers long, which is approximately 4,970 miles. For sunny vacations, it could be an amazing area for everyone to enjoy.

At the coasts of the Spanish mainland, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, there are some of the best beaches.

·       Adults have Equivalent High School Degree

The average of OECD is nearly three quarters. Only half of the adults aged 15 to 64 have the corresponding of a high school degree. Though, younger generations are staying at school longer than the earlier people, as 65 percent of 25 to 34-year-olds qualify.

·       Personal Cannabis Consumption is Legal

Spain is one of those few countries in Europe where you can consume cannabis legally. For your personal use only, you can even cultivate cannabis. However, in public, it is not allowed to smoke cannabis, even if it is your personally grown legal cannabis. Isn’t it fantastic facts about Spain?

·       Inventor of Stapler

Say thanks to Spain, whenever you use stapler next time. In the 18th century, the first stapler was made in the Basque country for the need of French King Louis XV. Furthermore, every single staple was carved with the royal emblem. In 1965, Spain had another discovery of mop and bucket, the astronaut’s space suit in 1935, and the modern cigarette in the 17th century. Well, these are interesting facts about Spain that I am sure you were not aware of.

·       Tooth Fairy

Whenever a Spanish child loses a tooth, he/she put it under his/her pillow. A small mouse called Ratoncito Perez comes to pick it up and set a small gift or money on its place.

·       Renowned Festivals

Well, in the list of interesting facts about Spain, let me add another one, which is San Fermin or running of the bulls in Pamplona and Tomatina, which is tomato battle in Bunol. Generally, more than 150,000 tomatoes are thrown at La Tomatina.

·       Use of Gestures

With or to substitute for words, the Spanish frequently use gestures. Grasping the left arm with the right while getting a left-handed fist, wiggling fingers from the nose and flicking the teeth with the thumbnail are all considered as offensive.

·       Dirty Floors

One of the facts about Spain includes dirty floors in a bar, which is totally acceptable. So don’t get shocked when you see dirty floors in a bar as it is thought as normal and you can throw waste or things on the ground. Most of the time it shows that it is a good bar. Isn’t interesting facts about Spain?

Final Thoughts

Well, for me most of the above-mentioned interesting facts about Spain were totally novel and surprisingly wow. Count on how many facts about Spain do you already know and how many are new for you. Stay curious and keep on discovering new amazing facts!