Who would win in a war between Spain and France?
France even though they always lose wars spian is the 13th strongest country in the world where as France is #5
Spain comes from Hispania which comes from Greek "i-shephan-im," the name given in honor of the rabbits seen burrowing there.
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/publications/fauna-of-australia/pubs/volume1b/45-ind.pdf
I'm sure someone could put that more eloquently. ;)
Who is the king of Spain in medieval period?
The medieval period lasted for a thousand years. During most of that time there was no country called Spain and the land now part of Spain was divided into many different and changing kingdoms.
Who initially brought Spanish to the Americas?
Nobody "brought" the Spanish ito the Americas. The Queen of the Kingdoms of Leon and Castile (which would form part of the nucleus of what became Spain in 1516) financed a voyage of discovery by Christopher Columbus.
No. Spain is typically considered a member of the first world like all of Western Europe. Admittedly, its economy is not as good s France's or Germany's, but it still is a modern country.
In the 1960s, Spain would have been considered something close to a third world country in terms of its economic status, but not in that word's political connotation (which has been lost since the end of the Cold War).
What is the song that is sung on a spanish birthday?
I think you may be referring to "Las Mananitas" (pronounced mah-niah-nee-tas), a traditional birthday song. There is also the Spanish rendition of "Happy Birthday" that is sung at the end of "Las Mananitas".
What is the main meal in Spain?
Paella, its a combination of rice, shellfish, and saffron. Paella, its a combination of rice, shellfish, and saffron.
What are the main industries in Spain?
Tourism is an important industry in Spain. Millions of people visit the country each year, and thousands of Spaniards have jobs that serve the tourists. For example hotel workers, cafe and restaurant workers, workers in transport and at tourist attractions such as galleries and museums.
n factories: Clothing, shoes and textiles, food and drinks, chemicals, machinery, cars, electrical equipment, chemicals
On farms: About one-quarter of the population live outside the cities in the countryside. Spain's farmers live in small villages and towns and grow vegetables, citrus fruits such as oranges, olives to make olive oil, and grapes to make wine. The best farm land is in the north. Here the soil is rich and fertile and there is plenty of rain all year round. Farmers also keep sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.
Fishing is an important industry and Spain has a large fleet of fishing boats. Cod, tuna, octopus and sardines are all caught in the waters off the Spanish coasts.
Mining in the mountains produces iron ore which is turned into steel. Other minerals mined in Spain are lead, copper, zinc and coal.
What western state answers Pamplonas Running of the Bulls with its own annual Running of the Sheep?
Montana
What did Spain give christoher Columbus?
Columbus had a contract with the Spanish crown. He asked for 10% of the gold he found and the title of Admiral of the Ocean Sea, which would be passed on to his descendants. What he ended up with was nothing. He thought he had found India until the day he died and he spent the final years of his life haggling over his right to 10% of the revenues from the New World even if he didn't come home with any.
What rights do citizens of Spain have?
Spaniards have a large number of rights as guaranteed by the European Union Convention of Human Rights. There are too many to list here, but see the Convention itself linked in the Related Links below.
What do you call someone who comes from Ronda in Spain?
People from Ronda are called Rondeños. Rondeño is pronounced rown-DAYN-yo.
Is US considered a Spanish speaking country?
The U.S. will always be an English speaking country, but spanish is the second most popular language in the U.S.