How far is Spain to Australia?
The distance between Madrid, Spain and Sydney, Australia is 10996 miles (17696 km).
What were Spain's goals in the Americas?
for spreading Christianity and gaining lands and getting gold
How do you say in Spanish what is the capital of Spain?
Que es la capital de Espana = What is the capital of Spain
Why did the people of Spain fight a war against France?
In 1789-90 France was undergoing a political and social upheaval that culminated in the French Revolution that threatened the position of Royalty and Clergy. As a result the remaining Monarchies started an embargo/blockade on France to protect themselves. Spain was an ally of France. Portugal continued to trade with England in spite of French protests. Finally France invaded Spain on their way to Portugal to enforce their demands. Then they replaced the Spanish government with a government more to their liking. The Spanish army was poorly armed and poorly led and the country was rife with partisan claims on legitimacy. The citizens however began a guerrilla war that harassed the French to the point where they ventured into the countryside at their peril. At this point England a England sent troops to Portugal and the Peninsular War began.
Where do wealthy people live in Spain?
In a generic answer, wealthier people tend to live more in cities than in the country side. However, in a more specific answer, Northern Spain tends to be more wealthier than its southern counterpart, specifically Basque Country (includes provinces of Álava, Biscay, and Gipuzkoa).
How many princes of Qatar is there?
There are dozens of princes that live in Dubai as of 2013. There are six royal family in the United Arab Emirates. These families include Al Nahyan, Al Maktoum, Al-Qasimi (Ajman), Al-Qasimi (Ras al-Khaimah), Al Nuaimi, and Al Sharqi.
Do the eat quesadillas in Spain?
Yes. It is a Mexican food that can be enjoyed anywhere!
I hate tacos. I do not enjoy them anywhere.
What were the three most important events in Spain in 1492?
Spain kicked their Muslims Out, Spain Kicked their Jews out and declared Decree of Alhambra Columbus sailed the Ocean Blue
What time do the shops close in Spain?
Most shops are open from 9.30 am or 10am to 1pm or 1.30pm
and then from 4.30pm or 5pm to 8pm or 8.30pm.
The big supermarkets and department stores are usually open from 10am to 10pm and do not close for lunch.
Where in Spain do people speak both French and Spanish?
French is not spoken in Spain, except by students who study it as a foreign language in school. For more information about the languages of Spain, click here.
How many years did Spain own Puerto Rico?
405 years.
Puerto Rico was a Spanish Colony from its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493 until it was ceded to the United States at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898.
What was life like in new Spain for the spanish conquerors?
Horrible
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Spain lies between two seas. West side is the Atlantic and the east coast Mediterranean.
What are the colors of the national flag of Spain?
red and yellow.
The colors of Spain's flag is red and yellow. The colors alternate in stripes beginning with the red, then yellow, then red again. The yellow stripe is wider than the red stripes.
What is the president of Spain now?
As of 6/22/2011 Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is the President of Spain.
Spain is highly developed. It has a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less developed nations. It is one of the ten largest economies by either nominal GDP or GDP. It has a high GDP, thus would be described as developed. It has the twenty-third highest HDI and sixteenth highest OECD. It has sturdy technological infrastructure and has a strong economy.
Why did Majorca grow so rapidly?
The beaches are pretty and there are many other interesting things to see too.
What was the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain?
Granada was the site of the last Moorish kingdom in Spain. It was surrendered to Isabel and Ferdinand in 1492.
Why did spain want to control Mexico?
The Spanish were after gold. They heard there were these cities of gold in what is now the US. So they conquered to get rich. They made the natives take them on searches for these cities but they were never found. Strategy wise, the natives thought the Spanish were gods. So they let them right in to there cities. Also, the Spanish had guns and weapons that the natives had never seen before. They tricked the Mexicans into thinking they were friends, and then captured them.
Why did Spain colonize Mexico?
Spain colonized most of it's colonies for three reasons, First it had the power to do so, Second it wanted the mineral wealth of the colony, and Third and last, it felt obligated to spread Christianity to the natives.
Also, it first discovered Mexico. Finders keepers was the name of the game at the time.