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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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Why were the spanish called conquistadors?
"Conquistadores" is the Spanish word for "Conquerors." The implication is pretty obvious.
People of Spain and Portugal share similar what?
History and blood, Portugal is a country who won it´s independence from Castille, one of the kingdoms who formed Spain in the 15th century.
How did the American Revolution affect Spain?
It threatened Spain's own colonies. Spain maintained a level of support throughout war in pursuit of its geopolitical interests.
What is the dictionary meaning for Tapa in English?
A tapa is a snack or little bite of food. It's like an hors d'oevre portion.
It means a cover - a topping. Traditionally in Spain, it was a small plate on top of a glass of beer to stop insects falling in from the roof-space in bars.
Someone started to put tiny portions of food on the plate - and the idea caught on. Now, tapas are an accepted range of foods in small portions, found in most Spanish bars
What is the job of the King and Queen of Spain?
The King is Head of State, that is, he represents the Country of Spain ceremonially to the rest of the world. He is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
The Head of Government, the person in charge of the government, is the Presidente del Gobierno Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
What is the famous epic of Spain?
You might be asking about "Cantar de Mio Cid," by Per Abbad, which was dated 1207 and is the epic about El Cid.
What city in Spain starts with letter R?
There are no major cities in Spain that begin with the letter "R". There are some smaller ones, like Requena, Valencia and Retuerta del Bullaque, Castilla-La-Mancha.
Why does Spain ban the mailing of playing cards?
They found there to be a reason to make illegal the mailing of playing cards enough so that they should make a law against it.
What do you call a large piece of land granted by Spain to certain Spanish colonists?
It was called a Grant.
In 1784 Spain closed which important trade?
Spanish closed off the port at New Orleans.
This made it difficult for farmers to export such things as corn and pork.
Farmers needed that port, because crossing over the Appalachian mountain was quite difficult. Going down the Ohio and/or Mississippi river was much easier.
But, the Spanish closed off the ports in order to create a buffer zone between Spanish and U.S. -- to try and prevent westward expansion.
What is the difference between Spain and Portugal bullfights?
While the Spanish bullfight is made by a single man facing the bull called "torero" with a sword on his hand, the portuguese "tourada" or "toirada" is made on horseback. In the Portuguese variety (which i Know better) there is also a confrontation between a group of man standing in line and bearehanded and defying the bull into charge. They are called "forcados". The horseback tourada is historically more aristocratic since it was made by cavaleiros who would usually own horse perform before the Royal Court. IT was reserved for the noble places. The forcados was intensily more popular and performed by the lower classes in different sites. The fist ennances the beaty and bravery of the horse and the seconde ennances the sheer bravery of men.
Whilst the spanish variety is kind of dance between man and beast, a sensual tango of death and the it's extreme defiance, the portuguese shows more often a dance between two animals or the bravery show.
In the spanish variety the bull is killed onsite with a stoke of the sword. Is has no protection against the sharped horns In the portuguese one the bull is merely wounded and later killed in the burchery of the arena. There is protection against the horns
What car rental companies offer cheap rates in Spain?
There are many opportunity and offers for cheap and described safe cars rental companies in Spain but its advised to stick with the airline rental services as Spanish driving is rather unconventional safety first.
Why did Phillip of Spain Marry Mary?
Mary Tudor married Philip of Spain because he was Spanish like her mother.
She also married him because she wanted to make peace with Spain
Which house ruled the French kingdom of Navarre?
The house of Bourbon ruled the French kingdom Navarre
Are workers in unions in Spain?
There are many unions in Spain, the term in Spanish is "sindicato," "uniones" or "confederaciones sindicales." The term "sindicato" is defined in the Constitution of Spain as "the organization that defends the interests of the workers."
Is the waterpark in tenerife expensive?
The biggest, newest water park in Tenerife, "Siam Park", situated in Adeje, just north of Las Americas, charges 28 euros (£24.56) for adults and 18 euros (£15.79) for a child aged 3-11. This provides an all-day pass.
The other famous water park in Adeje, Aqualand, also known as "Octopus Park" charges 24.50 euros (£21.50) for adults and 17 euros (£14.91) for a child aged 4-12 years. Also an all-day pass.
What is the Alhambra used for today?
Why were there uprisings in Spain Portugal and Italy?
Because social reformers and agitators were urging workers to support socialism or other ways of reorganizing property ownership.
