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What are the four national languages of Spain? Castilian (Spanish), Galician, Basque, Catalan
Where is Spain located? the southwestern part of Europe
What countries does it border? Portugal to the west, France to the northeast, Africa to the south
What is a well-known Spanish dish with chicken, rice, vegetables, sausage, seafood? Paella
What are some attractions you can find? What are they? El Museo de Guggenheim, a modern architecture museum; La Mezquita in Cordoba, a former mosque that shows ARab influence; and Avila which a small city surrounded by medieval walls
What is a popular instrument used in traditional Spanish music? Las castanuelas
What is a very popular sport in Puerto Rico? el beisbol
What is el Yunque? the Carribean national forest and is the largest forest in Perto Rico
What animal can be found here? the coqui, named for the sound it makes
What is the symbol of Puerto Rico? The coqui
What is the currency of Puerto Rico? the U.S. dollar
What are Habichuelas? a very popular food in Puerto Rico and often eaten with rice, chicken, or beef
Which city is famous for its Riverwalk, or paseo del Rio? San Antonio
What is the capitla of Texas? Austin
What is the center of international business in Texas? Dallas
What tradition is still very strong in Texas? the cowboy tradition
What is a typical Texas food? barbecue
What moves very slowly and spends time in the ofrest treetops of Costa Rica? the three toed sloth
When are mascaradas worn? during some festivals
What are the main crop in Costa Rica? coffee beans
WHo is a renownded artist and architect from Costa Rica? Teodorica Quiros
What is a queztal? a bird that lives in the cloud forests
Who celebrates the Day of the Dead? People of Mexico, Mexican Americans, Canadian- Mexicans
When is it celebrated? November
What is Day of the Dead? A day of celebration?
What are altars, sugar skeletons, and bright yellow flowers used for? they are used to celebrate the memory of departed loved ones
What is created and consumed as part of the celebration? special bread called "pan de muerto"
What does offrenda mean in Spanish? offering
Why are offrendas used? they are set up to remember and honor the memory of their ancestor
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