The language spoken in Spain is Spanish, but it is not the kind you would hear in Mexico. The two versions of Spanish may sound similar but they are not completely the same. Many words are different between the two languages and the dialects vary. The Spanish flag consists of 2 red borders on the top and the bottom. and a yellow middle. The red and yellow are theorized to represent the blood of a king on his gold shield. The symbol in the center represents many kingdoms united into one and the crown symbolizes the Kingdom of Spain.

In other current events, thousands of child immigrants have arrived on the shores of the canary islands. The origin of these migrants are African nations ravaged by poverty or conflict. While the capacity of the Spanish government's guardianship is 2,000 people, they are now swamped with over 5,500 minors. The Spanish government is finding it difficult to find workers that are trained to help the immigrants, leaving the situation looking even more hopeless. The flow of migrants from Africa to the coast of Europe and the Canary Islands is not expected to stop anytime soon as boats continue to set sail bound from Africa.

Another Spanish tradition is the Running of the Bulls from Pamplona, Spain. This event is not very obscure and is more well-known internationally than the El Colacho festival. The Running of the Bulls event is held in the city of Pamplona, Spain and spans from July 7th to July 14th. During the tour, 6 fighting bulls and 6 steer (ox) stampede to Pamplona's bull fighting arena from Corrales de Santo Domingo. Over the course of the week that the event takes place, over a million people are in attendance.

Personally, If I were to visit Spain, I would visit the coasts of Majorca. They are known for their vast beauty and bright colors. They are also distinguished by their fascinating coves and caves. I would also like to try their foods like Sobrasada. I would also like visit the Basílica de la Sagrada Família myself.

Spain is also big on desserts and one of its more popular treats is Spanish flan. Flan is not unique to Spain and is known throughout the world. Normally, it is made with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk and eggs, giving it a more gelatinous texture. What makes Spanish flan different is its more soft and custard like texture. Making flan takes patience and practice because you must wait for the mixture to set before it is ready. I have tried flan before and it was delicious. Some people dislike it because they feel like the eggs make it taste unpleasant. I have not yet tried Spanish flan, but I would like to because I am fond of the idea of a more custard-like taste and texture to flan.

Spain not only has good music, but it also has pretty dances. Flamenco is a traditional Spanish music and dance routine that appeared some time between the 1000s and the 1500s in Spain. Migrants from another land brought new instruments and dances to be learned. A singer and a dancer and instrumentals are all part of the Flamenco. Typically, the singer tells sings about old legends of daily life of an outcast in Spain. Usually, the dancers wear long, red, flowing dresses that make a lovely spectacle when the routine is performed.

Spain also competes as a whole in the Olympics. 16 teams compete in men's Olympic football while women's Olympic football features 12 teams. So far, Spain has won 2 gold medals in Olympic football and it is one of only 5 countries that have brought home 2 gold medals in Olympic football. Spain is also the most recent nation to win a gold medal in football doing so in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Spain's Olympic football team can be seen wearing red and yellow jerseys with blue shorts, matching its own flag. Luckily, Spain's Olympic football coach, Luis De La Fuente was able to lead the country to its triumphant victory against France this year.

Compared to the United States, Spain is a much smaller country in size and is even smaller than the state of Texas. Lots of food eaten in the U.S. comes from Mexico and Many foods from Mexico were derived from Spanish dishes. The traditions in the United States are much less intense than in Spain. For example, while events like rodeos still exist here in America, We do not have bulls running through corwded and narrow streets. Our terrain varies throughout our nation, but it only looks similar to Spain when you go to the Southeast coast. Overall, life in Spain would be very different from life in the U.S.