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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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What group of people invaded Spain?
The invasion was Arabic based, not African. The Arabs of the Umayyad dynasty (originally from Mecca then moved to Syria) invaded Spain in 710-711. They first controlled al-Andalus as a Province of the Umayyad Caliphate in Syria, then the Emirate of Cordoba, and finally the Caliphate of Cordoba. The Caliphate of Cordoba was severely weakened by civil war from 1009 to 1013 and finally abolished in 1031.
From that point on al-Andalus was a series of small Muslim states called Taifas ruled by many different peoples and eventually defeated by Christian Princes over the next 461 years.
Generally the pecking order was Arab aristocracy ruling a Berber military machine, Muslims, and then the non-Muslim citizens.
Native origin Berbers (today the endogamous groupings of certain Kaybl and Amazigh tribes) are significantly lighter on average than Middle Easterners and much, much closer to Europeans. The ancient Berbers were pre-Neolitihic Eurasian (White). Pure Berbers are far different than the great majority of "Berbers", who are heavily mixed with Black African and Arab.
The origins of the Berbers are uncertain, although many theories have been advanced relating them to the Canaanites, the Phoenicians, the Celts, the Basques, and the Caucasians. In classical times the Berbers formed such states as Mauretania and Numidia.
France and Spain share a common border along the Pyrrenes Mountains.
The cultural and political centers of each country are a considerable distance apart despite the common border. Paris and Madrid are roughly 1000 km apart.
Is Asia a spanish speaking country?
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, with over 400 million speakers. Learning how to say fun in Spanish can be a great way to improve your vocabulary and have a better understanding of the language.
Spanish has two verbs that are used for saying "fun" depending on the context: divertirse and pasarla bien. The first one is used when you are having fun with other people, while the second one is used when you are having fun on your own. FOR More information visit : langmainternational[dot}com
Spain defeated the Netherlands. The statistics of the match are as follows:
Netherlands 0-1 (a.e.t.) SpainJuly 11, 2010 (20:30)
Managers:
- Bert van Marwijk (Netherlands)
- Vicente del Bosque (Spain)
Man of the Match: Andrés Iniesta (Spain)
Location: Soccer City, Johannesburg
Attendance: 84,490
Head Referee: Howard Webb (England)
Spain's Goalscorer: Andrés Iniesta - 116th minute
Yellow Cards: 14
- Robin van Persie - 15th minute (Netherlands)
- Carles Puyol - 16th minute (Spain)
- Mark van Bommel - 22nd minute (Netherlands)
- Sergio Ramos - 23rd minute (Spain)
- Nigel de Jong - 28th minute (Netherlands)
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst - 54th minute(Netherlands)
- John Heitinga - 57th, 109th minute(Netherlands)
- Joan Capdevila - 67th minute (Spain)
- Arjen Robben - 84th minute (Netherlands)
- Gregory van der Wiel - 111th minute (Netherlands)
- Joris Mathijsen - 117th minute (Netherlands)
- Andrés Iniesta - 118th minute (Spain)
- Xavi - 121st minute (Spain)
Red Cards: 1
- Player: John Heitinga (Netherlands)
- Reason: Double yellow cards
- Time: 109th minute
What is the goal of Basques in northeastern Spain?
The current goal of the Basques is mostly complete autonomy from Spain (independence, since they are already quite autonomous).
What do you call a Spanish bullfighter hat?
The cap worn by matador is called a montera. The American bullfighter wears a traditional cowboy hat.
DO you need formE111 for Tenerife?
Although the Canary Islands are not officially part of the European Union, they generally follow the same line as mainland Spain. No visas needed here, just an up-to-date passport (check the passport office weblink right for renewal details). Other essentials for Tenerife include obtaining a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This recently replaced the old E111 form and is easily obtained online (link right) or by filling in a form from the Post Office.
What bodies of water border Spain?
The Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west are the two biggest bodies of water that border Spain. The Strait of Gibraltar is also directly south of Spain, and the Bay of Biscay is directly northwest.
Who was the queen of Spain in 1900?
There was no Queen of Spain in 1900. Alfonso XII died before his son Alfonso XIII was born in 1886.
Alfonso XIII became King as soon as he was born, but since he wasn't married he didn't have a queen. His mother, Maria Christina, was appointed regent until he reached his majority in 1902.
When Alfonso XIII married Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg on May 31, 1906 she became Queen of Spain.
Do Hispanics wear wedding rings?
I believe they wear rings but on the right hand instead of the left.
When Muslims settled in Spain did they adopt local customs?
Far from it. The Muslim Moors brought civilization to Spain. Astronomy, Mathematics, Engineering, Philosophy, Art (of sorts; no human figures, remember?)Public Lighting of Main Streets, a (reasonably) fair legal system, Music and even organized religion were gifts to the barely civilized tribesmen of what would, in a few centuries, become Spain.
Can you compare and contrast the English colonies in the new world with those of Spain or France?
English colonies were established in large part to remove dissident English families from such close proximity to their oppressors in England. They did not find much mineral wealth and instead settled the land and raised English type families and established an English society and did not live near "inferior" natives.
Spain, and to a lessor extent, France came to the new world to rape their colonies of all things of immediate value. Any attempt to settle and work the land was, for the most part, secondary and the Europeans were generally in the minority in these colonies and employed the natives as serfs.
What is nationality of people living in spain?
The nationality of people who were born and live in Spain is Spanish and they are called Spaniards.
As in most countries lots of different peoples (nationalities) have come to live and work in Spain and they keep their own nationality.
What subjects do they teach in Spain?
They teach english (As in the language) , mathes , science , food , swimming (Depends if the school is private) , PE . And more
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Has Great Britain a larger surface area than Spain?
Spain is a little more than twice the size of the United Kingdom.
Majorca is the largest of the Balearic islands. It is approximately 1405 square miles and 50 miles long in length.
Hernando Cortes, Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, and Ferdinand Magellan.
What men did not claim American land for Spain?
You did not list any of the following. Not fair to make us guess like that. Please repost, and include the list of men.
When is the end of the fiscal year in Europe?
1. The question is wrong 2. "Europe" can refer to the Continent - Europe, which includes a part of Russia as well (up to Ural mountains) 3. "Europe" can refer to EU - European Union, which up to now has 27 member-countries 4. So if you are interested on fiscal yeat in Europe you have to say which particular country in Europe you are interested in...
The post office has an International Mail Manual. All over the world these are used to get your item from you to where you address it. Just call your local Post Office. They are there for YOU! :)
When did the Moors conquer Spain and Portugal?
The last of the Moors were driven from Grenada in 1492 by the army of Ferdinand and Isabella.
