Interesting facts

On Australia’s west coast, 14,000 kilometres from Spain, lies a small and unusual town whose name and streets pay homage to Spain. Walking along quiet roads named after places like Valencia, León and Barcelona feels almost surreal. Yet behind this lies a unique story and a misunderstanding that led to its streets being named this way. Discover the curious tale of Australia’s “Spanish” town.

Spain is famed for its diverse borders. With over 1,900 km of land and nearly 8,000 km of coastline, it borders France, Portugal, Andorra, Morocco and the UK. Its boundaries stretch from the high Pyrenees to river islands and African enclaves, creating a unique map. One example is Llívia, in Girona, a Spanish town surrounded by France.

Barcelona is a city that captivates many with its architecture, culture and cuisine. Yet beyond its famous attractions, the city’s very name carries a fascinating history that few know. Why is it called Barcelona?

The name Madrid, familiar worldwide, has a fascinating origin often unknown even to locals. Over the centuries, the Spanish capital has seen many cultures and transformations, and its current name reflects this rich history.

On this map, we can see how much personal wealth the average European adult has. Wealth is shown in US Dollars and includes both financial and non-financial wealth.

A piece of Spanish film history and the famous 1960s 'spaghetti western' productions directed by Italian director Sergio Leone remains for sale in the Tabernas desert in Almeria.

Although the United States is way ahead of Spain with strange laws like not being able to drive with a bear in the car in Missouri, there are many that may seem absurd and bizarre, or at the very least, make no sense at all.

Finding a box of old junk in the attic has always excited me. When I was little, we used to go on holiday to my parents' summer house in Las Hurdes, which had an attic space in the roof. I would hide a trunk full of clutter up there. I loved looking at that pointless collection of things.