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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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How far is Spain from America?
It is approximately 9 miles from Iberian Spain to Morocco across the Straits of Gibraltar.
Technically, Spain sits directly on the African continent through their Autonomous Cities of Ceuta and Melilla. These two cities border Morocco.
Most Spanish citizens are Roman Catholics, but there is a growing Muslim, Protestant Christian, and Atheist minority. There are also small communities of Jews, Orthodox Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and Neo-Pagans (like Asatru).
Spain is a parliamentary monarchy.Spain is a Democratic Monarchy. It has a King, Juan Carlos I, who has very little power and is the Head of State.
It has a democratically elected government which in turn elects a Presidente del Gobierno. The President governs the nation and is Head of Government.
The current President is Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
What is the land area of Spain in square miles?
The Kingdom of Spain has an area of 195,364 square miles.
Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean sea. It is the most populous city of the province, Catalonia and is the second largest city in Spain.
What rivers are found in Spain?
The main rivers in Spain are the Duero (Douro), Miño, Tajo (Tagus), Guadiana , the Guadalquivir River, and the Ebro River. These rivers are an awesome source of electric power.
Hope this helps :)
Why did Spain get involved with World War 2?
During World War 2 Spain did not join any actual fighting. Spain cooperated with Hitler and let German agents operate within Spain. Also, Spain did not provide a safe haven where Jews could escape from the Nazis.
Who is the Spanish conqueror who claimed much of South America and Mexico for Spain?
They were different people. Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec empire in Mexico, while Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incans in South America.
How did the spanish get to America?
The christian kingdoms of the north of the Iberian paeninsula allied in order to expulse the muslims in the south.
What is the name of the fleet sent by Phillip of Spain against England in 1588?
In English it is called the Spanish Armada, in Spanish it was La Grande y Felicísima Armada, or more commonly the Armada Invencible or Armada Española
What peninsula is Spain on in Europe?
i pooped on my sister Spain shares the IberianPenninsula with Portugal.
Why did Spain claim Texas in 1519?
They hoped that new colonists would help to defend against Native Americans and Americans who illegally sneaked into Texas.
Where is the subway stop for la Plaza de Toros in Madrid?
a very popular event in Spain at 4:00 on Sunday
What time do spanish people have breakfast?
Spanish breakfast is small and usually consists of coffee or tea with a slice of toast and jam (almost exclusively peach, for some reason), a pastry or Churros are often served with chocolate instead of coffee.
But my favorite Spanish breakfast is torrijas, Spain's take on bread pudding or French toast. Not as widespread as the above options, but a must if you can find it. For a better idea of what torrijas is, see the About.com Guide to Spanish Food's torrijas recipe.
Freshly squeezed orange juice is popular and surprisingly common - even the smallest bar will invariably have an orange squeezer.
What animals only live in Spain?
Okay, by doing a little research, these are a few of the animals in Spain. Their national animal is the bull. Wildlife includes the Iberian Lynx, Mountain Goats, Wolves, Leopards, many species of snake (both lethal and nonlethal lots of gorgeous parrots, crocodiles, swans, cranes, etc., and apes/monkeys, Barbary ape and the Gibbon. Hope this helps.
See the related link. It doesn't mention crocodiles. It does mention deer, bear, and the Coto Dona Ana. Dona Ana is one of the most important Nature Preserves in the western hemisphere. The link lists all the animals of Spain as near as I can tell.
How do you say grandmother in Basque?
The Basque people call their language Euskara. They are proud of their heritage and their language. In fact they have been defending their language against the Spanish government for more than 50 years. The Basque Separatist Movement Euskadi Ta Askatasuna has fought an armed revolution killing more than 800 people since 1959.
If you ask a Basque for the Euskara word for grandmother, the only answer you will ever get is amona.
Where the region of Castile in Spain is?
It is the centre of the country, both North-South and East West. It comprises three regions. Castille and León (formerly Old Castille), Castille-La Mancha (formerly New Castille) and the Region of Madrid, which got separated from Castille-La Mancha some years ago.
It is more-less to the south of Asturias and Cantabria, to the east of Portugal and Extremadura, to the norht of Andalucía and to the west of Aragón and Valencia.
How did Abd al Rahman win control of Muslim Spain?
Abd al Rahman founded a Muslim dynasty that ruled the greater part of Iberia for nearly three centuries. He unite and defend Muslim Spain by organizing cities and mobilizing armies. He is also known as The Falcon of the Quraish.
Do they have mosquitoes in Spain?
Yes there are.
Especially at lakes and in the summertime you'd have to be very careful.
What does the art described in this section reveal about the cultures of Spain and the Netherlands?
it described how the culture of Spain look like
Different countries in Europe have different systems for voting, so depending on which country you are in, there are lots of ways of voting.
What are some Typical leisure activities in Spain?
Im not totally sure what you mean by that but it you mean like things to do on holiday theres: Theme parks, Spa's, Waterparks, clubs, Pubs, Beach's, Indoor playgrounds etc..i can go on..it all depends on where your going. I'd recommend Benidorm. Its on the coast and has the best attractions not to far from it. IF you have a family i recommend the pub The Pig And Whistle (in old town benidorm). Near benidrom theres theme parks like Terramitica and a water park called Aqualandia..Theres also the many tourist attractions, and a beautiful beach :)
Great for families or even alone. :D
What is the driving speed limit in Spain?
The National Speed Limit is 120km/h, which is about 74.5mph. In towns the limit is usually 50km/h, which is 30mph. Liam u suck
