Andalusia sectors of industry and services was above average in Spain and higher than many communities in the Eurozone. The region has a rich culture and a strong identity. Many cultural phenomena that are seen internationally as distinctively Spanish are largely or entirely Andalusian in origin. These include flamenco and, to a lesser extent, bullfighting and Hispano-Moorish architectural styles, both of which are also prevalent in other regions of Spain. Andalusia's hinterland is the hottest area of Europe, with cities like Córdoba and Seville averaging above 36 °C (97 °F) in summer high temperatures. Late evening temperatures can sometimes stay around
Polo (flamenco palo) for this anthology, singers who knew this song were extremely rare. Since then, it has been recorded by several famous singers, but it has remained in There are several contradictory theories, that have been suggested regarding the origins of the polo and its varieties. The supposed quality of the polo and its pretended quality are but an invention of writers who did not know a word about flamenco singing. Many confused the Spanish or Spanish-American "polo" with the flamenco one, attributing to the latter the popularity of the other (Molina and Mairena [1965] 1979). The following recordings are usually recommended