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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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Where is Spain in the richest country in the world list?
Spain is the 11 th richest country in the World, the top 10 ranking is this for 2007 Nominal:
1. USA
2. CHine
3. Japan
4. Germany
5. United Kingdom
6. France
7 .Russia
8. Brasil
9. Italia
10. Canada
11. Spain
Spain has 45 million ppl, a GDP 1,45 billion dolares, and a GDP per capita of 33,300 dollars nominal
Spain is a popular country and it is the second most visited country in the world after France. The United Nations World Tourism Organization has its headquarters in Madrid (Spain's Capital).
Some popular tourist attractions are the Prada museum which is located in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada, Alcazar castle which is located in Segovia. Segovia also has the best preserved Roman aqueduct in the world. The historic city of Burgos has a Cathedral comparable to Notre Damn. Formula 1 is popular in Spain as well as soccer or European football. Spain is the second most mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland so it is ideal for a winter vacation as well as a summer beach destination. Spain has an amazing night life by tradition. The large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia are a must see.
The popularity of Spain can also be measured by search queries in Google trends and the popularity in international media by marshallindex.com which is measiring how often the word is mentioned in media.
Why is la Alhambra so important?
The Royal Alcázar was a structure situated on the site where is the Royal Palace of Madrid (known as the Eastern Palace), Spain. Built as a Muslim fortress in the 9th century, the building was extended and improved over the centuries, particularly from the 16th century. It was at this time that it was converted into a royal palace, when Madrid was elected as the capital of the Spanish Empire. Despite being a palace, the great building kept its original title of Alcázar.
The first extension to the building was completed in 1537 and was commissioned by King Charles V. However, its exterior was constructed by the architect Juan Gómez de Mora in 1636, commissioned by King Philip IV.
As famous for its artistic treasures as it is for its unusual architecture, it was the residence of the Spanish Royal Family and home of the Court during the Trastámara dynasty, until its destruction by fire during the reign of King Philip V, on Christmas Eve 1734. Many artistic treasures were lost, including over 500 paintings. Other works, such as Las meninas by Velázquez, were saved.
Who united Spain and expelled the Muslim moors?
The Reconquista was the event when the Muslims (and any non-Christians) were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula after a long time of Muslim conquest. It started in 711 by the Kingdom of Asturias, which was located in the northwest corner of the peninsula, basically the last Christian ruling place left on the Iberian. It was led by the King, Pelagius.
How did Spain benefit from settling Florida?
spain wanted the territory in florida so they could guard the sea routes for spanish treasure ships returning from mexico, because florida didnt have gold, silver, or particularly fertile soil.
What is the driving distance from Barcelona to Madrid?
Take the A-50 / 213 km - about 2 hours 35 mins.
Honestly the best place to live in Europe is in France. The food is very delicious, the people, contrary to popular belief, are very helpful and willing to answer all your questions, and is filled with many beautiful and historic sites. France is the home of culture and class. And plus, French is not that hard to learn!
Are Spanish from Spain or Mexico?
It depends. If you are talking about the settlers that came into Mexico during the 16th century, at the Age of Discovery, yes most of them were Spanish with minorities such as French or English. If you mean those who first arrived and settled in Mexico EVER, those would be people from north-east Asia, who crossed the Bering Strait during the last Ice Age and populated the lands we know today as the Americas.
How many seasons do they have in Spain?
WINTER: Dec to mid-March
Though cold, winter in Madrid is usually quite dry, and for those not looking for sun-tanning weather it can be a very refreshing time of the year to visit the city. It occasionally snows in the center, but it rarely accumulates. While there is certainly no shortage of activity in the city, there are far less tourist than at other times of the year, resulting in smaller crowds at museums and other tourist centers, off-season rates at hotels etc.
SPRING: mid-March through May
Spring is one of the most pleasant times of the year to visit Madrid. The long days are generally warm and the nights cool. The nightlife goes up a notch, as the warmth seems to get the blood (and beer) flowing. Large numbers of young people take to the streets for the all-night 'marcha' and all the outdoor cafes open up.
SUMMER: June through August
Temperature-wise, Madrid's summer should really be divided into two sections; the pleasant summer and very hot summer. The former may or may not last all through June, and then begins again in mid to late August. This is a good time of the year to visit Madrid, especially to enjoy the long warm nights in June, when the street life is at its best.
AUTUMN:
Like spring, autumn is an excellent time for a visit. The city's mood is quite different as everyone has recently returned to work or school after the August holidays, and people are relieved that the intense July sun is behind them. There are also plenty of cultural activities going on. Late in autumn there is always the risk of some rain, but its rarely so much that an umbrella can't cope. suitable clothing: Like spring you have to bring clothes for a range of temperatures. Its unlikely to get so cold that a decent sweater can't cope though. -pinkishcheeks (belle)@<@;
What part of Spain is known as moorish Spain?
The Moors controlled a large part of the Iberian Peninsula beginning in 711 until they were expelled in 1492 by King Fernando and Isabel. The Moors' last possession was the Alhambra in Granada.
What was the king and queen of Spain in 1490?
There was not a king and queen of Spain in 1495.
Ferdinand II ruled Aragon and co-ruled Leon and Castile with Queen Isabel I.
Isabel I was Queen of Castile and Leon and co-ruled Aragon with Ferdinand.
They ruled those three kingdoms together but were only the Monarchs of their own kingdom(s). Consequently they were not the monarchs of Spain. Nor were their children.
Spain was only unified when all three kingdoms were inherited by their grandson Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1516. At that point it became one kingdom
What is a traditional Christmas treat in Spain?
The Spanish eat the same basic ingredients that all Europeans tend to use. The difference between nationalities is how the ingredients are combined.
The main difference is what is used for grease/oil. While the northern Europeans had access to ice it allowed them to use and store dairy products (especially butter), the Mediterranean Europeans used olive oil because they couldn't store butter. Now, with the advent of refrigerators and international transportation systems they all use a little bit of everything.
The one single food that almost 100% of the Spanish eat at almost every meal is bread. Bread is baked fresh every day and purchassed every morning for consumption that same day. They also seem to prefer more seafood than some others.
What is the name of a large piece of land given to its owners by the king of Spain?
It was called a Land Grant, or Royal Grant.
Who was King of Spain in 1514?
In 1450 Spain did not exist as a political entity. Its territory was divided in some different Kingdoms. Kings in Spain in 1450: Kingdom of Aragón: Alfonso V (House of Trastámara)
Kingdom of Castilla: Juan II (House of Trastámara)
Kingdom of Navarra: Juan I (House of Evreux)
Nazarí Kingdom of Granada (Muslims): Muhammad IX
What was the Phillip II of Spain known for?
King Phillip of Spain was the consort of Mary Tudor. Their marriage was part of the long struggle with France at the time, in July of 1554. Phillip II was the son of Emperor Charles V, the regent of Spain between the times of 1542 and 1548, and then king in 1556 until his death. King Phillip of Spain was not crowned, but he took up the style of the King of England.
Which is bigger Spain or Germany?
Spain is slightly smaller than France. Spain has 505,370 square kilometers while France has 643,370 square kilometers. France is the 40th largest country in the world while Spain is the 51st largest country.
What are the neiboring countries of Spain?
On the west, Spain borders Portugal, on the south, it borders Gibraltar (a British overseas territory) and Morocco, through its cities in North Africa (Ceuta and Melilla). On the northeast, along the Pyrenees mountain range, it borders France and the tiny principality of Andorra.
What are some problems that Spain is facing?
This is a personal opinion but I suspect it's probably pretty close to the mark.
Spain has a large set of social programs. The National health system has to be expensive. The government run retirement system even more so. The citizens are not accustomed to think ahead and to provide for their own futures. Almost none of them save for their own retirement, instead they expect the government to maintain at the same standard of living that they enjoyed while they were productive. I suspect Spain, as well as France and Germany and other European countries, are facing a future that will make our medicare/social security problems seem trivial in comparison.
They also have a large problem with illegal immigration from Africa.
How many languages are spoken in US?
The main languages of North America are English and French (and Spanish in the form of South American and Mexican immigrants).
In South America, the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese.
There are over 1000 languages spoken in the Americas, including European languages and Native American languages.
English
The Americas comprise several nations, extending almost from pole to pole. Common languages are French, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Several Native American languages are still in use througout the continents, and there are hundreds or maybe thousands of various dialects of these languages. One language, Gulla, is a relatively newly formed language spoken on some islands off the southeast coast of North America, and is a creolized form of English.
Then there are many cultural groups in the Americas from many other parts of the world where native languages and cultures are preserved.
How did Spain become one of the most powerful countries in the world in the 1600's?
Spain became rich by stealing gold and other valuables from natives in the New World whom they readily slaughtered, considering such people as sub-human. Thus, many folks in the Caribbean and South America consider Christopher Columbus - for example - anything but a hero. Slaves from Africa and North American Indians later were also placed on the bottom of the social ladder. And settlers were free to kill them with little, if any, penalty.
Wrong.
Spain was already a wealthy nation when America was discovered. After defeating the kingdom of Granada the Spanish Monarchy became the most powerful nation in Europe. It's army was well trained and proved unbeatable in the battlefields of Italy. Portugal and Spain had the most advanced navigation techniques of the time. The country exported wool and other goods to northern Europe and was already prosperous enough and had the skills to finance the conquest of its American empire. The previous answer reeks of hispanophobia.
When did Mexico achieve its independence from Spain?
Mexico's independence wasn't recognized by Spain until December 28, 1836. By then however, Mexico was de facto independent from Spain.
What month in 2002 did Spain start to use the Euro as currency?
Spain joined the first wave in 1999, but the notes and coins weren't circulated until 2002.
What money did Spain use before euro?
The currency of Spain was the Peseta from 1867 until they converted to the Euro in 2002.
On 1st January 2002 the peseta
was replaced by the Euro at the rate of €1 =
166.386 pesetas.
What holidays are celebrated in Spain?
Some regions have different reasons for a "fiesta" although the Spanish will find reasons very quickly...
In the Valencia region where i am each village celebrates the end of the the North-African occupation called Moros y cristianos. The whole village is divided in two camps, the Christians and the Moors. Most of the time, when a family is Moors, so are the children, so the tradition continues many generations. Viva Mexico
Regards,
Tjeerd and Claire.
