Did Spain benefit from the Marshall Plan?
Not. Spain & Finland were the only two (non comunists) countries ostracized of Marshall Plan.
Why is 1492 so important to Spain?
It was the end of a 700+ year effort to defeat the Moors and return the Iberian peninsula to Christian control. It was also the year Columbus' expedition left to find a new route to the Indies.
Spain expanded their presence to what region?
Spain expanded their prescence to the western hemisphere, the Southwestern US, but mainly Central and South America.
Is malabo a spanish speaking country?
no..... it is a city.
and yes spanish and french are the main languages.
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How many hours is spain ahead of England?
Spain is one hour ahead of GMT - except the Canary Islands - which are on the same time zone as the UK.
What are the differences of coastal holiday towns in Britain and those in Spain and Portugal?
The holiday coastal towns in both Portugal and Spain have warmer and more exotic climate thant those in Britain. The top holiday areas in both Portugal and Spain are along the Mediterranean oceans coast, meaning that they have a warm water ocean. Which also not as rough as the oceans surrounding Britain.
It was Pope Alexander VI.
What Year did Spain own Mexico?
In 1821. But they never truly leaved, as many Mexicans were descendants of Spanish, known as criollos. Others were the result of interracial marriages between Spanish and Native American people, known as mestizos.
Did the Spaniards name Spain Madrid?
Boy are you confused! Spain is a country and Madrid is it's capital city. See the difference, country vs. city?
It was not the Spaniards that named Madrid. To make a long story short, it was the Visigoths who named the city "Matrice" and then the Arabs changed it to Matrit...
What is Spain's Ever Faithful Isle?
A term that refers to Cuba while it was still under Spanish control/rule. Given this term because it was the only colony that had not fought agaisnt the Spanish crown for independence.
No, Spain does NOT have TESCO! however they have lots of other really nice grocery stores! You dont need TESCO in Spain, trust me theres soooo much more;) No, Spain does NOT have TESCO! however they have lots of other really nice grocery stores! You dont need TESCO in Spain, trust me theres soooo much more;)
Are Spain and Barcelona the same thing?
Spain is a nation. Barcelona is a city in the nation of Spain.
What are the names of the mountains and rivers in Spain?
The major mountains in Spain are the Pyrenees in the north and the Sierra Nevadas in the south.
Why did spain want control the islands?
Spain wanted control over the islands for their economic gains. This is what triggered the Spanish-American War which ended in 1898 with the defeat of Spain by USA.