Spain

he was financed by Spain, so any riches like gold and siver would become the property of Spain, and any lands that he could claim.

Yes; since Barcelona is a part of Spain, it is a part of the EU.

Spain is the only country that borders Portugal.

Because people feared they would be put under Spanish rule, and disliked the idea of having a foreign king. After all, Spain was hated by the English, as they were seen as England's main rivals in Europe.

Jose Julian Marti.

There was not a king and queen of Spain in 1492.

Ferdinand II ruled Aragon and co-ruled Leon and Castile with Queen Isabel I.

Isabel I was Queen of Castile and Leon and co-ruled Aragon with Ferdinand.

They ruled those three kingdoms together but were only the Monarchs of their own kingdom(s). Consequently they were not the monarchs of Spain. Nor were their children.

Spain was only unified when all three kingdoms were inherited by their grandson Carlos I of Spain in 1516. At that point it became one kingdom.

Carlos I was Crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1519, and King of Bologna on 22 February, 1530. All told he was King of Spain first (1516), Holy Roman Emperor later(1520), and still later King of the Romans and King of Italy(1530). Charles abdicated his various title in 1555.

There was not a king and queen of Spain in 1495.

Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.

No, it was fought in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

Portuguese people are more mellow, well manered ad have a nicer country.

That about covers it :)

HA HA HA, that was funny, but here is the real deal: THERE IS NO RIVALRY. Some Portuguese with complexes would like to imagine one, but the fact is no in Spain remembers Portugal unless they get a hankering for some bacalao. :D

Native ASmericans to Spanish: Potato, banana, cocoa bean, chili pepper.

Spanish to Native Americans: Fine fabrice, guns, horses, smallpox.

In no way did Spain overthrow Elizabeth. While the Armada most likely was an attempt, this due to state of war existing between Britain and Spain at the time, it fail utterly, being partly destroyed, and scattered to limp back to Spain.

Spain and Portugal are 2 different countries, with 2 different languages, and 2 different people who share a lot in common.

Spain has about 5 times more territory and 4 times as many people.

Spain is a kingdom with a Constitutional Monarchy and Portugal is a republic and Parliamentary Democracy.

From December 8, 1861 until June 21, 1867.

It was an internal affair following a failed coup by Nationalists under Francisco Franco against the established Republican government. The Soviet Union, Mexico, monarchists and a few International Brigades against the Spanish Army which was supported by Germany, Italy and Portugal. It is sometimes seen as a dress rehersal for WW2.

Spain and Portugal are on the Iberian Peninsula.

Not technically as Spain was officially nonbelligerent, which means the don't participate in conflict. In fact, Spain did assist both the allies and Germany. there were some volunteers from some of the people of Spain for both the allies and axis. However, the allies putted economic pressure onto Spain and military demands from Germany. So Spain was neutral during WW2 but did assist both sides.

Peninsular location?

Spain has long history of wars since the Visigoths set up the kingdom in 5 Century till it became a world power under Ferdinand,Isabella,Charles I and Charles V with Spanish war of succession(1701-14) and later American-Spanish war in 1830 &1898.

There were numerous Spanish Civil War with grown of anarchism,Republicanism and socialism beginning 1900-1923 ,1936-39.

As Spain have a very good team they may have been to at least 12 world cups with ease.Their problem is their club problem like Barcelona players and Real Madrid players do not gel well on and of the pitch so are other clubs like those from the basque region don't fit at all.

It depends on the Anglo-Spanish War in question.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604 was a status quo ante bellum, which means that both belligerents came to a draw and returned to pre-war conditions after the war ended.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1625-1630 was a Spanish victory where Spain defeated England and the Dutch. It is considered central part in the larger Eighty Years War between the Dutch and the Spanish and a small part in the larger Thirty Years War between the Spaniards, Austrians, and Southern German Statelets on one side and France, Northern German Statelets, and Sweden on the other side as well as numerous less important parties on both sides.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1654-1660 saw Spain fighting England and France and English pirates. Ended 1660, Spain kept its territories except Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Jamaica was not considered an important territory to the Spanish, which was a big mistake on their part. Spain also lost some land in Catalonia to the French. It is worth noting that England did not start the war as an ally of the French and England cannot be seen as a powerful nation at that point, otherwise they would not have needed France's help.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1727-1729 was a failed British attempt to invade Porto-Bello. It was a status quo ante bellum as well.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1762-1763 was part of the larger Seven Years War (called the French and Indian War in North America). The Spanish-French-Amerindian alliance lost to the British and American colonial armies. Spain traded Florida to the British in return for having the British depart Havanna.

The Anglo-Spanish War of 1796-1808 occurred when the Spanish monarchy chose to stop fighting Napoleon and became an ally of his against the British. The war had a temporary peace in 1802, when Trinidad was ceded to Britain and Britain withdrew its control of Minorca. The war ended in 1808 when the Peninsular War began and Spain became too caught up in anti-Napoleon revolts to actively oppose the British. The British then chose to support the Anti-Napoleonic guerilla groups in Spain.

To increase its own wealth and power
Search for new riches

Modern Spain has a free market economy. Spain is further part of the European Monetary Zone, thus its currency is regulated through the European Central Bank. Spain, as in all countries comprising the European Union are also free market economies.