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FRANCE

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On average, the French sleep almost 9 hours a day. It is the highest average of all developed countries.
Soccer is the most practiced sport in France. In fact, French football has always had a great reputation around the world.
Between 1748 and 1772, potatoes were illegal in France because they were thought to cause leprosy.
The city of Paris has its own motto: fluctuat nec mergitur. Its meaning? Touched but not sunk.

TYPICAL DISHES

QUICHE LORRAINE

It is typical of the Alsace region and consists of a salty tart made with shortcrust pastry, a cream sauce of milk and egg (migaine) flavored with nutmeg and pepper, to which pieces of bacon are added. Today there are countless variants of quiche lorraine and you can find savory tarts for all tastes.

CREPES

Who has never eaten a crepe? They are delicious and in France even more: there is a sweet version (like the one with sugar, cream and strawberries ...) or salty (like the one with ham and cheese). They will get you out of trouble on more than one occasion as they are one of the richest and cheapest meals in all of France.

COQ AU VIN

Chicken with wine is as simple as it is delicious: it is a chicken stew that is "drowned" in large amounts of wine (usually red). It is usually accompanied with onion.

RATATOUILLE

One of the most popular French dishes. It is a recipe for stewed vegetables, similar to ratatouille, although we better leave the comparisons aside! It is usually flavored with Provencal spices and herbs, giving it a characteristic country flavor. It can be served as a first course or as a garnish for meat and fish. It is originally from the Provence region.

CULTURE

France still inherits today the reputation of being a founding country in terms of protocol and good manners. It has valuable traditions, including gastronomy, in which its cheeses and wines stand out, as well as Haute Couture and some other traditions related to luxury and prestige.

Historically France has been a strongly influential country in the development of relatively new countries, such as the United States, Canada and, more recently, some African states.

TRADITIONS

It is customary in France to greet each other with a firm handshake, but not excessively. The usual greeting between friends or family is the kiss on the cheeks, between women, or between men and women.
The custom in France is to greet the person accompanying the greeting with the first name or title. The usual treatment of people with whom there is no familiarity is the professional title or, failing that, Monsieur (Sir), Madame (Madam) and Mademoiselle (Miss).
In the smallest places, the center of social gathering is usually the cafe, although the main thing is still family life.

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PARIS

During your trip to France you cannot miss visiting its capital. If you are wondering why, it will be enough for you to know that Paris is the European city and the world center of fashion, gastronomy and culture.

TORRE EIFFEL(PARIS)

The Eiffel Tower is another of the famous places in France and of course its capital, Paris, for being the tallest structure in the city as it measures 324 meters high. You place it at the edge of the Field of Mars on the banks of the River Seine.

ESPAÑA

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Spain has a height of 650 meters above sea level in much of its territory. It is considered one of the most mountainous countries in all of Europe.

There are hot and cold air masses. The north is colder and more humid, the center and the south enjoy a dry and warm climate.
The northern zone and the Iberian peninsula have the highest number of precipitations in the year, with 800 liters / m2. In the middle region there are between 300 and 600 liters / m2. Some areas of the center and south of the country have less than 300 liters / m2 per year.

In the north there are many meadows, pastures and green landscapes, in the south there are aromatic plants, evergreens and bushes. The fauna is the most varied on the continent and we can find mammals, birds and insects.

TYPICAL DISHES

PAELLA

Paella has undoubtedly become our most international dish, although Spain's most famous rice has humble origins.Its name refers to the type of pan that is used to cook the dish, in Valencian, the place where it was born thanks to the day laborers who mixed the food they had on hand, so traditionally rabbit, chicken, green beans were added to the paella pan. , white beans, snails and all kinds of vegetables they had on hand.

COCIDO MADRILEÑO

Cocido is a stew that consists of a first course of noodle soup or the broth resulting from cooking chickpeas with vegetables, usually cabbage or green beans, chicken or hen, morcillo (beef), bacon, chorizo and blood sausage, which they are served as a second course.

FABADA ASTURIANA

Another dish that, although it has its origin in Asturias, has spread and popularized widely throughout Spain is fabada.

The dish consists of a bean or bean stew with chorizo, blood sausage, bacon and pig's ear.

JAMÓN SERRANO

Serrano ham is the most special food in Spain, something that is only produced here and you will not be able to find anywhere else in the world, so you must live the experience of savoring it.Serrano ham is the hind legs of the pig, which are salted and cured with the fresh air of the mountains. The front legs can be made in the same way, but they are called shoulder blades and are cheaper.

CULTURE

Spanish culture has its roots in the influences that different peoples have left after passing through the peninsula over the centuries. In addition, the history, the mountainous relief and the seas that circulate it have contributed significantly in the formation of the current culture.
Although there is a cultural heritage common to all Spaniards, the marked uniqueness of its regions has given rise to various cultural manifestations throughout its geography. These manifestations have been reflected in all fields: art, traditions, literature, languages and dialects, music, gastronomy, etc.

TRADITIONS

FLAMENCO

If there is one thing that is clear, it is that flamenco is among the most well-known customs of Spain worldwide. Very well, if you are one of the people who is seduced by this magical rhythm, you should know that it originated in Andalusia, thanks to a cultural mix between natives, Jews, Arabs and gypsies, around the century XVIII, which is not known for sure, because one cannot speak of a birth, rather it would be a progressive development of this cultural mixture.

CORRIDAS DE TOROS

Of the customs of Spanish culture, bullfighting is among the oldest, known and currently causing the most controversy among Spaniards. Bullfighting is a sport, which is divided into three acts, and has the participation of the bullfighter, the banderilleros and the picador, who seek to kill a bull in a certain way. This takes place in a bullring and is usually organized during a local festival

El Fandi corta tres orejas en la vuelta de los toros a Palma de ...

SAN FERMÍN

There are countless typical Spanish festivals, but without a doubt one of the most emblematic and striking for tourists are the festivities in honor of Saint San Fermín, which take place in Pamplona between July 6 and 14. During these days the streets of the city are filled with people, music and drinks, in addition, the typical clothing consists of going completely in white, with a red sash at the waist and a scarf of the same color tied around the neck.

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PLAZA DE ESPAÑA

The Plaza de España in Seville is the place with the greatest tourist interest in Spain, according to TripAdvisor users. And not only that: this cinematographic architectural ensemble (it appears in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia' or 'Star Wars episode II. Attack of the clones)'

MEZQUITA DE CÓRDOBA

The Mosque-Cathedral Monumental Complex of Córdoba, dating from the year 786, occupies the second position in the Spanish ranking of the most attractive sites for TripAdvisor travelers.eighth consecutive year.

El Conjunto Monumental Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba, que data del año 786, ocupa la segunda posición en la clasificación española de los sitios más atractivos para los viajeros de TripAdvisor. Y en la lista global, elaborada a partir de los comentarios y calificaciones de los usuarios de este portal durante los últimos 12 meses, alcanza el quinto lugar. Algo que explica las cifras de visitantes: 1.908.957 personas en 2017, lo que significa un nuevo récord de turistas por octavo año consecutivo. Más información: mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es

ESTADOS UNIDOS

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Alt= Datos básicos de los Estados Unidos. Foto del archivo de EFE

primarily temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semi-arid on the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and ard in the Great Basin of the southwest.
Most of the country is located in central North America, with coasts on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and on the Gulf of Mexico. It limits by land with Mexico and Canada.

TYPICAL DISHES

APPLE PIE

The apple pie, or apple pie, has its origin in England, although from the 16th century the recipe began to be exported to the English colonies, so that in the United States this dessert already has a long tradition.

MAC AND CHEESE

Mac and cheese, or macaroni and cheese, is the favorite dish of many American children (and many teenagers looking for a hangover cure).

BARBECUE RIBS

Pork ribs with barbecue sauce are another American classic that many feature films have been commissioned to spread.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

This traditional American sandwich, also known as steak and cheese, has strips of meat and melted cheese inside. As its name suggests, it is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Pat Olivieri began serving it with his brother in the 30s as street food, specifically sold in the Italian market in the city.

CULTURE

American popular culture has been expressed through all media and signals, including movies, television, music, comics, and sports.

TRADITIONS

Christmas is quite an important time in the United States, as the majority of the population is Christian. It is common to decorate the houses and mount a Christmas tree, which is usually natural, around which gifts are left.

TOURIST PLACES

SKYWALK IN THE GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA

The Grand Canyon is huge, but it's best when you see it standing on a transparent glass platform. You can go by car to the entrance of the complex but then you have to go yes or yes in the tourist bus of the company that operates the park (it is private), it costs US $ 50 dollars to go there and US $ 25 dollars to get on the bridge of crystal.

OCEAN DRIVE IN SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

is the most famous street in Miami and the one that sums up the spirit of the city. It is the place where you can find the most eccentricities: rare cars, people trying to prove all the money they have, ferraris and corvettes, etc.

VENICE BEACH, THE ANGELS

It is the best known beach in the United States. And Miami? Not even his heels because Baywatch was filmed on this beach. It has a boulevard of several kilometers with the most eccentric characters that can be found in the whole city.