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Answer 1
It used to be that Spain was a major fishing country. However, the cod was targeted and over-fished. Because Spain is a Catholic country, the people needed a source of fish, especially during Lent. Bacalao, or salted cod, was a major source of fish protein.
Later, the Basques, who share a common border with Spain and France, fished for whales in the Bay of Biscay. The Church recognized whale meat as fish, and the people of Spain had an alternate protein source. In reality, whales are mammals and should not have been an acceptable food source.
Answer 2
The premise of the question is incorrect. Spain is currently ranked in the top 25 fishing countries by total tonnage with 1.07 million tons in 2005.
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Is Spain a major fishing country?
Fishing has been a major industry in Morocco since the 1930's and the ... The Spanishfishing sector makes up just over 1% of the country's annual GDP
What are the major industries in Spain?
The major industries in Spain are tourism, textiles ,iron mining and fishing. Spain's main industry is farming. The country produces large quantities of grains, tomatoes, and olives.
What country in Europe has the largest fishing industry?
Spain
What city in Spain has great fishing industry?
The best fishing industy are in the north coast of Spain. Specially, the north basque country cities.
Is Iceland a major fishing country?
yes
Is hungary a major fishing country?
It's a completely landlocked country. So, no, it isn't.
What industry do most people work for in Spain?
Fishing fleets along the coastal areas, and iron mining inland are the two major industries of Spain.
Are there any major rivers in Spain?
Some of the major rivers in the country of Spain are Ebro River, Tajor River, and the Duero River. The Guadalquivir River is another major river in Spain.
What European country had a major influence on Mexican culture?
Spain.
Which country sponsored the first major expedition to the Americas?
Spain
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Spain
