Coat of arms of Spain

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/coat-of-arms-of-spain

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Coat of arms of Spain?Southwestern Europe, Iberian Peninsula
2. How many people live in Coat of arms of Spain?Approximately 47.4 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Coat of arms of Spain?505,990 square kilometers (195,360 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Coat of arms of Spain?Madrid
5. What language do people speak in Coat of arms of Spain?Spanish (Castilian)
6. What is the national motto?Plus Ultra ('Further Beyond')

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms, including symbols, colors, and their meanings.
Blazon: The formal description of a coat of arms using specific heraldic language.
Reconquista: The historical period (roughly 718-1492) during which Christian kingdoms gradually retook territory in the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
Dynastic: Relating to a series of rulers from the same family, one after another.