Catalonia and the world

Do you want to discover cultural elements of Catalonia and contrast them with other countries in Europe?

Index of countries Catalonia and the Nordic Countries
  1. Did you know that Ikea is a multinational based in...?
  2. Did you know that when you are invited for a meal in a Danish house you are expected to bring flowers, wine or chocolate, while in Catalonia you are expected to bring...?
  3. Did you know that because of the high number of alcohol-related problems, the only European country that has a ministry with the specific mandate of dealing with Alcohol Affairs is...?
  4. Did you know that one of these countries has no historical connection with the Vikings and is not really a Scandinavian country?
  5. Did you know that in Sweden, one politeness form involves using the second person plural (equivalent to the “vós” in Catalan)? For example, “Would you ladies like anything, madam?” Among the three personal forms, which is the most affectionate and respectful in Catalan?
  6. Did you know that each of the Nordic countries appreciates the differentiation of their own national identities, in the same way as the Catalans appreciate the differentiation of their identity from that of...