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Understanding the geography, culture and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world demonstrates cultural awareness and can earn marks across all four GCSE exam papers. This lesson provides an overview of key countries, regions and cultural facts.
| Region | Capital | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Andalucía | Sevilla | Flamenco, Alhambra, beaches, tapas |
| Cataluña | Barcelona | Gaudí, own language (catalán), beaches |
| Madrid (Comunidad) | Madrid | Capital, Prado museum, nightlife |
| País Vasco | Vitoria-Gasteiz | Own language (euskera), pintxos, industry |
| Galicia | Santiago de Compostela | Celtic heritage, seafood, Camino de Santiago |
| Valencia | Valencia | Paella, Las Fallas, oranges |
| Islas Canarias | Las Palmas / Santa Cruz | Volcanic islands, year-round warmth |
| Islas Baleares | Palma de Mallorca | Beach tourism, Ibiza nightlife |
| Castilla y León | Valladolid | Historic castles, wine, Salamanca university |
| Aragón | Zaragoza | Pyrenees mountains, skiing |
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