THE BLUFFER'S GUIDE to Spain

THURSDAY was National Paella Day - so let's take a look at its home nation, Spain.

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• SPANISH people do not consider paella to be Spain's national dish. Spaniards regard it as a dish from Valencia.

• The Spanish national anthem - La Marcha Granadera - has no words.

• Spain produces 40% of the world's olive oil. The country is also home to the world's oldest restaurant - Sobrino de Botín in Madrid opened in 1698.

• Spanish is the second most widely spoken native language in the world.

• Many enjoy tapas it comes from the Spanish verb tapar, meaning to cover but it originated when a barman would put a slice of cheese or ham on a plate and then use it to cover a glass to prevent fruit flies from getting into the drink.