Geography and Nature:
Where is Spain located?
Spain is located in southwestern Europe, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by France and Andorra to the northeast, Portugal to the west, and it shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom and Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar to the south.
Which famous mountain range, home to Mount Teide, dominates the landscape of Tenerife?
The volcanic Teide Massif
Which Balearic island boasts the nickname "Island of Calm"?
Menorca
Known for its volcanic craters and salt plains, La Graciosa belongs to which island group?
The Canary Islands
Dubbed the "Island of Eternal Spring," which Canary Island enjoys a mild climate year-round?
La Gomera
Which Balearic island is the largest, known for its limestone cliffs and coves?
Mallorca
The Cabrera Archipelago, a national park near Mallorca, is renowned for its population of what protected bird?
The Audouin's gull
The stunning Garajonay National Park on which island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ancient laurel forests?
La Gomera
Which Canary Island features the Timanfaya National Park, home to volcanic eruptions and moon-like landscapes?
Lanzarote
The Cies Islands, off the Galician coast, are famous for their white sand beaches and what other natural wonder?
Wild horses
Ibiza, known for its nightlife, also boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the necropolis of what ancient culture?
The Phoenicians
Culture and History:
The iconic Sagrada Familia is under construction in which Spanish island city?
Barcelona
Flamenco, a passionate dance form, originated in which region of Spain, including some islands?
Andalusia and the Canary Islands
The traditional music of the Canary Islands, "islas canarias," blends influences from which cultures?
Indigenous Guanches, Spanish settlers, and African slaves
The Balearic island of Menorca has a unique prehistoric monument site called what, similar to Stonehenge?
The Talayots
Which Balearic island was once home to a renowned pirate republic known for its independence?
Formentera
The colorful houses stacked on cliffs in Lanzarote are a striking example of what architectural style?
Canarian vernacular architecture
The island of Fuerteventura was once a stop on the ancient Roman trade route to what distant land?
India
The annual Carnival celebrations on Tenerife are some of the largest and most vibrant in the world, rivaling which other famous carnival city?
Rio de Janeiro
The island of El Hierro was the first island in the world to become completely self-sufficient using what renewable energy source?
Hydropower
The Canary Islands boast several unique endemic species, including the world's smallest flying bird, the what?
Tenerife blue chaffinch
Food and Drink:
Paella, a saffron-infused rice dish, originated in which region of Spain, including some islands?
Valencia and the Balearic Islands
Mallorca produces a delicious local olive oil with a Protected Designation of Origin, called what?
Oli de Mallorca
Canarian mojo sauces, made with garlic, peppers, and spices, are a staple accompaniment to which local dish?
Papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes)
The sweet wine Malvasía is produced in which Canary Island, where volcanic soils give it a unique flavor?
Lanzarote
Spanish islands are known for their fresh seafood, and which shellfish dish is a specialty of Menorca?
Caldereta de langosta (lobster stew)
On Formentera, hierbas ibicencas, a local liqueur made with herbs and spices, is often enjoyed after what meal?
Fish stew
Canarian rum is produced on several islands, and in which island is there a rum distillery housed in a volcanic cave?
La Palma