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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.
6,835 Questions
What are the average high and low temperatures for Spain?
in summer it is 40 degrees Celsius and winter it is-49 degrees Celsius
What ancient civilizations did Spain wipe out?
the three ancient civilizations that Spain wiped out were the Aztec, Inca, and Maya.
What was the religion of Phillip ii of Spain?
Philip II of Spain, May 21, 1527-September 13, 1598, as per Wikipedia, King Phillip II was Roman Catholic.
Did Spain ever have the right to rule?
Spain and other countries ruled their empires as the result of conquest. There was never any moral principle at work.
What kind of biomes does Spain have?
The biome of Madrid, Spain is considered Mediterranean. The climate is temperate with hot summers, cold winters, and a moderate amount of rain.
Can you travel from Spain to morroco?
Of course you can. Spain actually borders Morocco, as there are two Spanish exclaves located on the African mainland. You can also take a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar or fly.
Is the language that Basques speak closer to Spanish or French?
Specifically, the Basque people inhabit northwestern Spain and southwestern France. The economic activities in which they engage may be described as typical of the region: farming, fishing, herding, small-scale business, and tourism. But they perpetuate a culture and a language which is unique from those of French and Spanish language speakers.
Do Spaniards eat grapes at midnight New Year's Eve?
Yes,they eat 12 grapes representing the 12 months and 12 hours on the clock,for luck and health for all those 12 months and hours on the clock.
Which European country has the largest area of growing vines?
It is Spain, which has over 1.16 million hectares under vine.
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When did Spain rule much of North America?
Spain never "ruled much of North America." Spain claimed much of the American west but they never exerted much influence over what they claimed much less ruled it. Most of their influence was across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California and that influence ended with Mexican independence in 1821.
Yes, and no. The official language of Andorra is Catalan, but being sandwiched between France and Spain, I'd wager that a majority of Andorrans speak either French and/or Spanish fluently.
What Asian country is named after King Phillip 2 of Spain?
The country of the Philippines was named for King Philip II of Spain, when he was Philip, Prince of Asturias. The islands of Leyte and Samar were named in 1543 and came to be known as Las Islas Felipenas.
Who was Spain ruled by after king Alfonso XIII?
King Juan Carlos I. He is still the current King of Spain.
What was the date that France gave most of Louisiana to Spain?
France ceded most of its territory to the east of the Mississippi to Great Britain in the aftermath of Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War). The rest of Louisiana went to Spain after the Seven Years' War by the Treaty of Fontainebleau of 1763. It was returned to France in 1800, and Napoleon sold it to the US in 1803.
What two rival nations threatened Spain's claims?
France, Russia, and England threated Spain's claim.
What is the only country to border Portugal?
Spain is the only country to border Portugal.
Spain is on two sides of Portugal, with the west and south side being the Atlantic Ocean.
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What is a spanish military post called?
Outposts established by the Spanish were called missions. These were established in California and New Mexico. They usually had churches in them. The military barracks that often accompanied the missions were called Presidios.
Why did Spain explore the new world?
Spain explored the New world to search and find gold. It was also explored for the sake of claiming more land.
