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Spain
Spain is a developed country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is Western Europe’s second biggest country by area with 504,030 sq km. Its topography, history and rich cultural heritage attract tourists from all over the world.
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What states were settled originally by Spain?
The following sections represent United States states that were settled and controlled by the Spanish as a percentage of territory that the state currently has. (i.e. +95% means that Spain controlled in excess of 95% of the territory now occupied by that state).
+95%
Arizona
California
Florida
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Utah
50-90%
No State
1%-50%
Alabama
Colorado
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Wyoming
What is the distance between Ireland and Spain?
you cant get from Ireland to Spain. Ireland is an island
What is the Altitude of San Pedro de Montes Galicia Spain?
San Pedro de Montes is at 832 meters altitude. That is about 2730 feet. Here is a photo.
Why do athletico bilbao only have basque players?
They practice the Cantera policy used by many other Spanish clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid. Bilbao are the only club left that still practice it to its entirety (although they've relaxed the rule a bit to let in players from the nearby state of Navarre).
The people of Basque are intensely nationalistic and even want to secede from Spain.
1821 who led the revolution against Spain?
In 1821 Mexico led the revolution against the country of Spain. This conflict is known as the Mexican War of Independence.
What are some Canary Island holidays?
The Canary Islands offer a wide variety of holidays for anyone's needs. Whether it be a relaxing time on miles of sandy beach at their Fuerteventura holiday or the undiscovered holidays of La Palma, the Canary Islands offer many different activities one can think of.
Why were the Moors a threat to the Spanish Crown and what was created to eliminate them?
At the time of the Moorish conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, in the 8th century, there was not a "Spanish Crown". The peninsula was covered with many kingdoms none of which were called "Spain". The individual Christian rulers resisted as best they could and over the centuries they pushed the Moors further and further South. In 1469 Isabella of the Kingdom of Castile married Ferdinand of the Kingdom of Aragon. In 1474 Isabella became the Queen of Castilla. In 1479 Ferdinand became the King of Aragon. The unification of their two kingdoms was the beginning of a strong, unified Spain. After a 10 year War of Grenada, they finally succeded in expelling the last Moors in Spain from the Moorish Kingdom of Grenada.
Why did Prince Henry invade Ceuta?
Prince Henry the Navigator invaded Ceuta for him and his brotheres to be able to have knightly honur. Which would give them power and pride.
What are the major cities in Barcelona Spain?
Barcelona is a major city. It is the second largest city in Spain.
Why did Spanish explorers want to find the strait of anian?
To trade easily with the Philippines in Asia, They also would have more power and wealth by land.
aim and fire
Another answer:
You do not aim a shotgun, you point a shotgun. You shoot where the target will be when the shot gets there, not where the target is when you pull the trigger. That is called "windage."
Is Iceland the only nation that borders Spain?
Iceland does not border Spain. Portugal and France do though.
Are the Canary Islands south west of Spain?
Yes. The Canary Islands is off the coast of Morocco, Africa. But is an Archipelago and autonomous community of Spain.
What is the highest recorded temperature in Majorca?
I think the highest recorded temperature was 45 Celsius.
Is Catalonia considered Basque?
No. Catalonia is considered Catalan. Catalonia and the Basque Country are two completely different regions (about 150 miles or so apart) who speak completely different languages (Catalan and Basque). The only real link between the two, is they are both the 2 biggest separatist regions (both want independence from Spain) with Catalonia being the biggest separatists.
When did the Moors start raiding Spain in medieval Times?
The Moorish conquest of Spain began in 710.
