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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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Where can one book online reservations for paradores in or near Barcelona Spain?
One can book online reservations for paradores in or near Barcelona, Spain by contacting the paradores company. One can either book reservations on their website or by calling their toll free number.
Why is northwestern Spain cool wet and green but inland Spain hot dry and brown?
Northwestern Spain is hit by the Gulf Stream current, bringing moist air up from the Carribean.
Inland Spain is sufficiently distant from the North Atlantic Ocean to be unaffected by the Gulf Stream. As a result, it is significantly drier.
Is Benito Guisasola Firearms of Espana still in business?
According to a contribution on a firearms research forum this company went out of businees during the Depression of the 1930s.
Did Spain benefit from the Marshall Plan?
Not. Spain & Finland were the only two (non comunists) countries ostracized of Marshall Plan.
Why is 1492 so important to Spain?
It was the end of a 700+ year effort to defeat the Moors and return the Iberian peninsula to Christian control. It was also the year Columbus' expedition left to find a new route to the Indies.
Spain expanded their presence to what region?
Spain expanded their prescence to the western hemisphere, the Southwestern US, but mainly Central and South America.
How many hours is spain ahead of England?
Spain is one hour ahead of GMT - except the Canary Islands - which are on the same time zone as the UK.
Is malabo a spanish speaking country?
no..... it is a city.
and yes spanish and french are the main languages.
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What are the differences of coastal holiday towns in Britain and those in Spain and Portugal?
The holiday coastal towns in both Portugal and Spain have warmer and more exotic climate thant those in Britain. The top holiday areas in both Portugal and Spain are along the Mediterranean oceans coast, meaning that they have a warm water ocean. Which also not as rough as the oceans surrounding Britain.
It was Pope Alexander VI.
Did the Spaniards name Spain Madrid?
Boy are you confused! Spain is a country and Madrid is it's capital city. See the difference, country vs. city?
It was not the Spaniards that named Madrid. To make a long story short, it was the Visigoths who named the city "Matrice" and then the Arabs changed it to Matrit...
What Year did Spain own Mexico?
In 1821. But they never truly leaved, as many Mexicans were descendants of Spanish, known as criollos. Others were the result of interracial marriages between Spanish and Native American people, known as mestizos.
What is Spain's Ever Faithful Isle?
A term that refers to Cuba while it was still under Spanish control/rule. Given this term because it was the only colony that had not fought agaisnt the Spanish crown for independence.
No, Spain does NOT have TESCO! however they have lots of other really nice grocery stores! You dont need TESCO in Spain, trust me theres soooo much more;) No, Spain does NOT have TESCO! however they have lots of other really nice grocery stores! You dont need TESCO in Spain, trust me theres soooo much more;)
Are Spain and Barcelona the same thing?
Spain is a nation. Barcelona is a city in the nation of Spain.
