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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 is the region of Jerez in Spain famous for?
Jerez is most famous as the home of a famous fortified wine call sherry.
Spanish horses are from there and a type of wine.
In Jerez de la Frontera there is a equestrian school very famous.
Because it is, in summer, usually warm and sunny. Because it has so many historical sites, so much beauty, such wonderful beaches, good food reasonably priced, and because the Spanish are genuinely friendly and happy to see you.
How old is Maria Gabriela de Faria?
Maria Gabriela de Faria is 24 years old (born September 11, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela).
Why didn't the reformation take hold in Spain?
The Spanish Inquisition burned/tortured/killed all Protestant "heretics" (along with the former Jews and former Muslims) in Spain. Unlike the various German states which chose to either side with Protestants or Catholics to assert autonomy or unity with the Church, Spain had no unity crisis and had a strongly-aligned Catholic theocratic government.
Sevilla is an ocean port on the Guadalquivir about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the mouth of the river. It is the only river port on the Iberian Penisula,
What did Christopher Columbus ask the king and queen of Spain?
Columbus asked the king and queen for excessive titles (like being called the Admiral,) he also asked to be the Governor of any establishments made, and he wanted 10% of what he found (mainly gold.)
Distance between Morocco to Spain?
The Strait of Gibraltar is about 7-8 miles wide.
However, Spain actually controls Ceuta, which is the African peninsula on the Strait of Gibraltar. So, Spain actually borders Morocco directly at the Strait of Gibraltar (although there is a no-man's land of roughly 100-200 feet that separates them).
What is the Basque 'Zazpiak bat' in English?
"(The) seven (Basque provinces are) one (Basque country)" is an English equivalent of "Zazpiak bat."
The phrase refers to the linguistic and cultural unity of the seven Basque language-speaking provinces that straddle the French-Spanish border. The southern Basque Country (Euzkadi) is made up of the four provinces of Araba, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Nafarroa in Spain. The remaining three provinces are made of Lapurdi, Nafarroa Beherea and Zuberoa to the north, on the French side of the international border.
When was the Spanish National Anthem written?
The origins of the anthem, one of the oldest in the world, are unknown. The melody was first printed in a document dated 1761.In 1770, King CharlesIII declared the Marcha Granadera to be the official "Honour March" for the Sovereigns and the Royal Family, thereby according it a place at public and ceremonial events. Because it was always played at public events attended by the royal family, Spaniards soon came to regard the Marcha Granadera as their national anthem and called it the Marcha Real, or "Royal March".Though the Marcha Real has no lyrics, words have been written and used for it in the past. The national anthem has been played without words since 1978, when the lyrics that had been approved by General Francisco Franco were abandoned.
Have Spain ever won the world cup before?
Who was Spain's absolute ruler?
Francisco Franco Bahamonde was the absolute ruler of Spain from April 1, 1939 to November 20, 1975. From 1947 until his death in 1975 he was also the Regent of the restored Kingdom of Spain.
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How do you say The capital of Espana is Madrid in spanish?
'La capital de España es Madrid.'
Or you could say 'Madrid es la capital de España'.
How did Spain's football team become so good?
They are not that good, they are mainly depending on luck and they have been lucky so far. But if you want to know why the Spanish play the way they play, the answer is, because the Dutch brought it to them. The Dutch inventend modern football and Cruyff and Michels brought it to Spain and they are still reaping from it.
The Prime Meridian runs through Spain so it is in both the eastern and western hemispheres. Spain is north of the equator so it's in the northern hemisphere as well.
Was Santa Fe founded by Spaniards?
Yes it was. The site of Santa Fe was occupied by Indian Pueblos established from 1050 to 1150, or 500 years before the Spanish took it over as the center of their new Province. The Nambe Pueblo is about 18 Miles north, the Picuris Pueblo is in the Sangre de Cristo mountains Southeast of Taos, the Pojoaque Pueblo is about 15 miles to the north and the San Ildefonso Pueblo is another eight miles beyond. The Oke-Owingo Pueblo where the Spaniards first settled was given the name San Juan by Governor Onate to honor John the Baptist. Santa Clara and Tesque as well as the Taos Pueblo also played a role in selecting Santa Fe as the site for the new government.
