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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 are the names of the mountains and rivers in Spain?
The major mountains in Spain are the Pyrenees in the north and the Sierra Nevadas in the south.
Why did spain want control the islands?
Spain wanted control over the islands for their economic gains. This is what triggered the Spanish-American War which ended in 1898 with the defeat of Spain by USA.
Spain controlled much of present day Central America and South America. France started colonies in North America and Portugal claimed easten South America.
What do you call yourself if your from Spain?
If you are from Spain and you are male, you would call yourself Un Espanol. If you were female, you would call yourself Una Espanola.
Why do people walk from France to galicia?
It's the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the location of the alleged tomb of the apostle St James. The track has been walked by pilgrims for over 1,000 years. The one you're referring to is the Camino Frances, which is around 800kms long, and these days more than 100,000 people walk all or part of it annually. Most people still walk for religious, or more often, spiritual reasons, a few just because it's there.
I walked in 2006 and 2007, and am considering walking again in 2009 - I must have some masochistic tendencies!! And I'm still trying to work out why I do this.
Google Camino de Santiago or Camino Frances and you'll find heaps of websites and useful information.
In what part of Spain is Valencia located?
Valencia is located a little north of the midpoint of the Mediterranean coast.
How did Cuban and Philippine revolutions against Spain in the 1890 affect U.S. foreign influence?
The Cuban and Philippine Revolutions in the 1890s gave the United States the ability to find a local population that was willing and able to assist in overthrowing the Spanish. This allowed the United States to later quasi-annex the territory.
What sound the letters X and Q make in the spanish alphabet?
Typically "x" is pronounced like an English "h" and "q" is pronounced like an English "k".
However, in many cases, Spanish-language names for places that were originally not named in Castilian (such as those named in Nahuatl -- Oaxaca, Mexico, or Catalan/Valencian -- Xixona), the "x" refers to the "sh" sound in English.
What spanish speaking countries celebrate carnival?
Mexico and Brazil
Brazil doesn't speak Spanish they speak Portuguese big difference
Who conquered Ceuta and what year was Ceuta conquered?
Ceuta was conquered by the Portuguese under king John I in 415. It was besieged by in 1418 by a sultan of the Marinid dynasty who controlled Morocco, but was defeated by Philip II, the king of Spain who also acceded by the Portuguese throne. In 1688 Alfonso VI of Portugal ceded Ceuta to Carlos II of Spain in the Treaty of Lisbon.
There are numerous large Spanish seaports. On the Mediterranean, Barcelona is Spain's largest seaport today. On the Atlantic, A Coruña has the same title. There are also a number of smaller ports, such as Cádiz, Santander, Valencia, Almería, etc.
Which island does Majorca belong to?
Palma de Majorca is an island in the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands are in the Mediterranean Sea and belong to Spain.
How far from Barcelona Spain to Torremolinos Spain?
There are 643 miles from Barcelona to Torremolinos, a little more than a 10 hour drive.
782 kms.
Which type of sharks in mallorca?
In Mallorca there is a land based shark called the Mallorquin, which is a short shark that sometimes sound like sheep. Will do you in any opportunity possible, as this is the only way they know to survive due to very poor education. Sometimes referred to as the Mallorcon, which is a mix between Mallorquin and Maricon, a distinct subspecies of the Mallorquin.
What was Spain searching for in the New World?
Mostly gold in addition to a quicker route to Asia.
Spanish conquistadors were looking for gold in the New World.
What country starting with the letter P borders Spain?
The country you are looking for is Portugal. Spain is bordered by Portugal, France, Andorra, the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the British territory Gibraltar.
