POPULATION: 46,157,822 EXTENSION : 504,645 Km2 LANGUAGES: Castilian 74%, Catalan 17 %, Galician 7 %, Basque 2 % REGION: 17 Autonomous communities GOVERNMENT Constitutional monarchy EU MEMBER: 1986 RELIGION Roman Catholic 90 %
MONUMENTS
CORDOBA GREAT MOSQUE
ALHAMBRA OF GRANADA
SEGOVIA AQUEDUCT
SANTIAGO’S CATHEDRAL
AVILA WALLS
PLAZA MAYOR SQUARE SALAMANCA
FLAG
FESTIVALS FALLAS
SAN FERMÍN
CARNIVAL
Famous ‘Nit del Foc’ (Night of the fire) on which all the ‘fallas’ (grotesque and humorous scenes made up of cardboard figures) are burnt
A week of non-stop wine, merrymaking and running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona
Although the most brilliant parades take place in Tenerife and Cádiz, almost all cities celebrate in costume and festivities in some way.
FOLKLORE AND CUSTOMS FLAMENCO
BULLFIGHTING
It is 200 years old coming from Basically a dance with death, one Southern Spain. Song, dance and wrong move and the matador guitar are blended into could become impaled on the horns of the bull. passionate rhythms
SIESTA
It is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. This common tradition is favoured by the warm weather and hearty midday meals.
FOOD PAELLA
COCIDO MADRILEÑO
Rice with seafood, chicken and Chickpeas, cabbage, vegetables, vegetables in a saffron broth. It is black pudding, chorizo, chicken cooked in a wide, flat pan called or beef stewed in broth ‘paellera’.
CURED HAM
A Spanish delicacy and a national treasure cured for at least one year with a deep flavour and eaten in thin slices.
DOÑANA PARK
NATIONAL PARKS AIGÜES TORTES AND SANT MAURICI LAKE PARK
It is located in Seville and Huelva at the mouth of Guadalquivir river. It occupies 50,720 hectare with three ecosystems: Marsh, the coastal dunes and the Atlantic beaches
It consist of 10,230 hectares in the Lleida Pyrenees. It contains cascades, high mountain lakes set in valleys.
CAÑADA DEL TEIDE
ORDESA PARK
It consists of 13,500 hectares on the island of Tenerife. The highest mountain in Spain, Teide, is here. It is 3,717 metres high and snow-capped in contrast to the subtropical climate.
It covers 160 Km² located in Huesca Pyrenees. It consists of valley forests, meadows, steep limestone slopes and deep gorges. The highest areas are extremely arid while the valleys are dominated by lush vegetation CLIMATE
COVADONGA MOUNTAIN PARK
It has an extension of 17,000 hectares located on the western region of the Picos de Europa Mountain Range between the Cares and Dobra rivers. TIMANFAYA PARK
It occupies 5,170 hectares on the island of Lanzarote. The parkland is entirely made of volcanic soil. In 1993, UNESCO designated it Biosphere Reserve.
Spain can be divided into several climatic zones: • Oceanic climate of northern coasts. The wettest part. Average temperature: 9º C-18ºC • Continental climate of interior central plateau with very cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers • Mediterranean climate of Eastern, Southern coasts and Guadalquivir valley with mild winters and hot, dry summers • Subtropical climate of Canary Islands mild on coastal areas but hot days and cold nights in the interior • Alpine climate in areas with sizeable mountain ranges. Snow and strong winds are common • Arid climate in Murcia and Almería with very little rainfall.
LARIOS STREEET. Commercial and social heart of Málaga
SANTIAGO’S CHURCH Pablo Picasso's parents were ALCAZABA FORTRESS married here and later he was (11th-14th C.)Palace-fortress of baptised in 1811 the rulers of Muslim Málaga
MERCED SQUARE Site of the house where Picasso GIBRALFARO CASTLE. was born and playground as a THE CATHEDRAL Built in 14thC to defend the child. The General Torrijos 16th-18th c. It is called ‘La Alcazaba monolith is symbol of freedom Manquita’ (one-armed) as one of ROMAN THEATRE and justice for the city. its towers is unfinished (1st c. BC.) It was discovered in 1951
MALAGUETA BULLRING Built in 1874 near the sea,
VIRGIN VICTORY CHURCH dedicated to the saint patron of the city
THE CITY HALL (1919) By Guerrero Strachan, Inside is the beautiful Mirrors Hall
GASTRONOMY
ESPETO. Skewering sardines on sticks and stuck upright on the sand next to a fire without letting the smoke or flame touch the fish.
It is distinguished by the variety of its dishes, exceptional flavour from its excellent natural ingredients. It follows the Mediterranean diet highly regarded for its healthy benefits. The use of olive oil is an indespensable ingredient in its way of cooking.
AJOBLANCO It is a cold summer soup containing ground almonds and served with peeled grapes or PESCAITO FRITO (fried fish) Boquerones is Mรกlaga's typical raisins. fish dish.
GAZPACHO It is prepared using tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, green pepper, cucumber, vinager and salt. It is served cold.
TAPAS It is a sample or small portion of a gastronomic preparation, made to be eaten with wine or beer. A tapa route is ready for locals and visitors to follow and try.
EMBLEM BIZNAGA
It is a composition made of jasmines
COAT OF ARMS
TRADITIONS VERDIALES
CARNIVAL
Manifestation of village tradition comprising a dance, a song and music played with violins,lute, cymbals and tambourines. Musicians wear a typical hat decorated with ribbons, flowers, mirrors, beads etc.
Celebrations are held for ten days around Ash Wednesday. Choirs and singing bands in creative costumes participate in a contest with witty, satirical songs. Gods and goddesses are chosen and parade through the city centre.
AUGUST FAIR
MÁLAGA AUGUST FAIR This festivity commemorates the conquest of the city by the Catholic Monarchs on the 19th of August in 1497. It begins with a magnificent sound, light, firework display. The city is transformed into a huge street party with music, dancing and wine tasting.
HOLY WEEK Solemn parades of religious art figures known as 'tronos' take place throughout the city centre each evening. The figures are masterpieces of Spanish religious art. Members of each brotherhood carry on their shoulders floats with the sculpture of their Christ and Virgin. It commemorates the Passion of Christ. MALAGUEÑAS
It is a genuinely Málaga dance accompanied by songs praising the city and its people. It appeared in the 19th century with roots in the Fandango.
PERSONALITIES
P. R. PICASSO (1881-1973 )
A. CÁNOVAS DEL CASTILLO (1828-1897 ) Politician and Prime Minister with King Alfonso XII
ANTONIO BANDERAS actor
MARÍA ZAMBRANO philosopher
IES. BEN GABIROL Number of Students: 532 Number of Teachers: 51 Year Founded: 1983 Headmistress:Mª José Tello Wepage: www.iesbengabirol.org Location: Cruz de Humilladeros
Our school district is one of the most densely populated areas in the city which emerged after the war and received a great population from nearby villages seeking for work. These days, many immigrants coming from South America, Asia and Africa mingle with the local working-class people. It is a busy commercial area with an industrial park .Works are going on through its main street to build the future underground of the city which will include five stations in the district
Science laboratory Art room Technology room Music room Library Language laboratory Sports pavilion Computer room Assembly Hall
District Band Drama Photography Basketball Table tennis Handicrafts Badminton Volleyball Capoeira
IES. BEN GABIROL STUDIES COMPULSORY EDUCATION ( 12-16)
1ST YEAR ESO 2ND YEAR ESO
FIRST STAGE
3RD YEAR ESO 4TH YEAR ESO
SECOND STAGE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BACHILLERATO (17-18 )
SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITIES Technical Expert in Social Integration
VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Technical Expert in Coordination of Recreational and Cultural Activities Technical Expert in Nursing Home Assistance
LLA ASSTT Y YEEA AR R EEV VEEN NTTSS
A winning-award domestic violence
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Coeducation activities
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Celebrating Women's International Day
Publicity Campaign to promote Vocational Studies at our school by students.
Art lesson on the beach
Peace and Non-Violence Day
INTERBENGA MAGAZINE by Bachillerato students Healthy Eating Day
Kandinsky Art