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The tribe from Northern Africa who once controlled Spain were called?
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The Moors controlled Spain for over 700 years, until 1490-92. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand expelled them from Spain. The Aleman (sic) remained as converts to Catholicism.
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How far is Spain from northern Africa?
Spain is approximately 1,000 miles from Sweden.
Is the Mediterranean sea south of Africa?
No, the mediterranean sea is enclosed by Italy and Spain etc. The mediterranean sea does however border Northern South Africa.
What group controlled Spain from the 700's AD until 1482?
Moors, who were people from North Africa, both Black African and Muslim.
What countries are around spain?
Directly bordering with Spain on the mainland are Portugal, France, Andorra and Gibraltar (under British rule). One can also argue that Spain borders with Morocco as it has two enclaves in northern Africa (Ceuta and Mellila).
What is soccer called in Africa?
Soccer is Africa is called football. Same in france...its called "le foot" it is also the same in spain, in spanish its le foot ir something close to that.
Who are the decendants of Arabs and berbers in morocco who conquered much of Spain?
They are called the Moors and many moved back to Northern Africa after the Reconquista, but some remained in Spain.
Who established colonies in Spain and North Africa?
The United Kingdom (annexed the Gibraltar region of Spain and controlled Egypt).
What islands off the west coast of Africa are controlled by a European power?
The Canary Islands, off the west coast of Africa, are still controlled by Spain. Madeira Island also lays off of Africa's west coast and is controlled by Portugal.
What islands off the coast of west Africa are still controlled by a European power?
The Canary Islands, off the west coast of Africa, are still controlled by Spain. Madeira Island also lays off of Africa's west coast and is controlled by Portugal.
What are the Northern mountains called in Spain?
They are called the Pyrenees Mountains.
What country was Francisco Franco dictator of?
The Falangist rebels were led by GeneralFranciscoFranco and called themselves Nationalism. By the end of 1936, the Nationalism controlled most of northern Spain.
What strait between Europe and Africa?
The Strait of Gibraltar passes between Spain (Southern Europe) and Morocco (Northern Africa
What strait is between Europe and Africa?
The Strait of Gibraltar passes between Spain (Southern Europe) and Morocco (Northern Africa
How far is Spain from northern Africa?
Spain is approximately 1,000 miles from Sweden.
What are 4 territories controlled by Romans?
Spain, France, North Africa, Egypt, Britain, Greece etc.
Whose colony was west Africa?
In terms of land, France controlled most of it. Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom did have sizable colonies in West Africa, though.
Who are closer to the south pole people living in southern Africa or people living in southern Spain?
South Africa is closer to the South Pole. Spain is in Europe, in the Northern Hemisphere, about twice as far away.
