Spain is renowned for its artistic heritage and zest for life. These passions are captured in International City’s Spain Precinct. It’s three-and four-storey buildings are designed according to traditional stucco exterior finish, with Mediterranean oranges and peaches contrasting with brightly tiled, low-pitched roofs. Arched windows and raised entryways call to mind traditional elements of Spanish architecture, while authentic-looking balconies bring a sense of the outdoors into some of these flats. Arched doorways, windows, porches and entries round off the Spanish look.
Spanish is the first language of more than 20 countries around the world. The guitar was invented in Andalusia in the 1790s. This happened when a sixth string was added to the Arab lute. The archer lighting the torch at the Barcelona Olympics ranks as one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. Spains population of 40 million has one of the highest life expectancies: 75 years for men and 80 for women, due in part to the benefits of the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
