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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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Which country was cuba revolting against -Late 1800's?
spain was the country revolting against cuba in late 1800's
What is the brand of car made in Spain?
The Spanish brand of car was SEAT (and then there were some other brands of lorries). But some years ago SEAT was bought by Volkswagen, and now SEATs are still produced in Spain but not Spanish owned anymore.
Apart from that, Spain is one of the biggest car makers in the world, with lots of foreign car brands producing here: Renault, Volkswagen, General Motors, etc.
Spain today is the world's eighth largest producer of automobiles, Seat, VW, Nissan, Mercedes, Ford, Renault, Audi, Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and Iveco build cars/trucks in Spain.
The famous Lisbon is in Portugal.
Whether is some other place in Spain called Lisbon, I do not knwo.
In general families stay together much longer than you may be used to. It is common for three generation of families to be living together under the same roof. It is a way to increase the household income and to help one another. In addition, most young people dont leave home until they marry and doing so is often interpreted as a lack of love for their parents.
Housing will probably be your first and main problem in Madrid. If you dont come with something arranged, you will find accommodation; although it may take awhile (one to two months in the winter) or cost you money ( hiring an agency to find you a place).
The cost for living in a Spanish family with 3 meals a day is around 540 ¬ (500 USD). Apartments can be found for around 350 ¬ a month.
There are legal protections to defend the family as an institution in Spain. Shops are closed on Sundays so that there is time to spend together, inheritance laws automatically assign one half of parents inheritance to their children and one forth to their spouse. Marriage licenses are complicated to obtain obliging the couple to think about about the step they are taking very carefully. Meals & Family life: helpful hints
* Sitting down for a family meal once a day is very common in Spanish homes. Please be courteous and notify if you change plans.
* Most Spanish people tend to eat meals much later than you may be used to. Lunch is the most important meal of the day and dinner is a lighter meal.
* Breakfast consists of coffee and cookies, or something similar.
8 Spaniards are proud of their culture, so unless you have a special diet, try out the food. Food is a big part of culture.
* Spain is the 2nd country in the world, after Japan, in fish consumption.
* Garlic, olive oil and wine are stables and not especially expensive.
* You will not see many Spanish people walking and eating, but there is the favorite pastime of going to have tapas. Often these are eaten standing up.
How long does it take to drive to Cannes France from Barcelona Spain?
There are 394 miles from Cannes to Barcelona. It should take just about 6 hours to drive.
What cities did the Roman empire build in Spain?
The Romans founded the following towns in Sapin: Augusta Bilbilis near modern Calatayud (it was the birthplace of the poet Martial) Emerita Augusta (Mérida) Illiturgis, Iulia Traducta (Algeciras) Juliobriga, Las Médulas, Lucentum (Alicante) Mellaria (Tarifa) Oiasso Veleia (Iruña de Oca).
What is the distance between Cadiz and Seville?
It is 77 miles from Cadiz to Sevilla by the A4 limited access highway. It is a little further by the old 2 lane road N-IV (N-4), but a whole lot more interesting.
125 KM or about 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why was The Louisiana Purchase a threat to New Spain?
Three main reasons
- The Louisiana Purchase made the United States twice as large as it had previously been.
- Previously, Spain controlled the mouth of the Mississippi River and could put the United States in a bind by closing it off. The acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase gave the USA the west bank of the Mississippi all the way to the delta.
- The United State now bordered greater Mexico.
What did defeting the Aztec empire do to Spain?
Herna'ndo Cort'es was the Spanish conquistador who came to what is now Mexico in 1519. By defeating the Aztec Empire, there was no resistance to Spanish power in that area. He sent whatever gold and other precious minerals back to Spain. He built what is now Mexico City over the ruins of what had been the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
Who was the very first ruler of Spain?
Spain did not exist as a country until Charles I inherited Castile, Leon, and Aragon. He was the first monarch of all the principle kingdoms that formed modern Spain.
Is there a place in Spain that you can play a bb gun competition?
I don't know, start one of your own.
What kind of civilization did the Moors developed in Spain?
Moorish Spain was very enlightened and at it's peak possibly the most advanced in the western world.
Do you have to get a license for riding 50cc in Spain?
On a public road you require a licence and valid insurance.
