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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 is the issue with Spain's Basque people?
Economic, linguistic, political and social concerns are the issues of Spain's Basque people.
Specifically, the Basque people aspire to cultural survival within a country whose people they do and do not resemble. They feel that the revenues and taxes which were generated and imposed during the years of Spain's control by General Francisco Franco y Bahamonde (1892-1975) were not used to their advancement or benefit. They had to fight to keep their language alive during those years since the national government considered languages other than Spanish - such as Basque and Catalan - the "language of dogs". They know that administrative and elected officials tend to favor and represent non-Basque interests since the four Basque-speaking provinces are a minority in the population of the Iberian peninsula and its islands. They want to make sure that their society which is strong on family and small-scale enterprises endures despite the general tendency - in Spain and elsewhere in the world - towards industrialization, modernization and standardization.
What languages are spoken by the king and queen of Spain?
He speaks Spanish, English, French, Catalan and some Greek (his mother, Oueen Sofia is from Greece).
Is Spain surrounded by land masses?
Spain is in the south east of Europe. Ihas land borders with France and Portugal, as well as Andorra and Gibraltar, and also coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Together with Portugal, their shared area is known as the Iberian Peninsula. See the map below.
How did us newspapers contribute to the us declaring war against Spain?
Democratic countries are sometimes perceived as weak, because the leader of the nation has limited powers
What type of people live in Spain?
The Spanish are a composite of Nordic and Mediterranean types.
Redheaded freckle faced folks are found some places in the north while Mediterranean types predominate in the south. However, the population was not too mobile until the last half of the twentieth century. With improved mobility I would expect to find a much more homogenous mix in another 50 years.
Name the peninsula where Spain and Portugal are located?
Spain and Portugal are located on the Iberian Peninsula.
What is the most common mode of transport in Spain?
The automobile is very popular in Spain although trains are often used to travel between major cities.
Who is the current leader of Spain and what is his title?
His Name is Mariano Rajoy Brey and his title is Presidente del Gobierno (President of the Government). He is not called a Prime Minister by anybody is Spain, nor by anybody that makes the effort to use his proper title.
Are mosquitoes found in Spain?
You have got to be joking -I live in Barcelona and have done for the past 30 years and Im looking on this site to find a "cure" to the tiger mosquitos that are just eating me alive each summer more and more - don't bother my husband - im type b positive blood so that rules out the blood theory - cant stand them much longer - regards, desperate Babs
There are around 50 species of mosquitoes and biting insects in Spain. The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is the mosquito that bites during the day. It is smaller than the normal mosquito and has a black and white banded body and legs. The bite is more severe than other species of mosquito and the itching last much longer. We have developed a special lure used in our mosquito traps which is aimed specifically at the Asian Tiger Mosquito. More information can be found at www.insectsaway.com. They most defiantely in Barcelona and Alicante and are spreading to other areas in Spain
Who was the king of Spain from 1527 to 1537?
Ferdinand II of Aragon was the King of Aragon and after the death of Isabel I of Castile in 1504, was Reagent for the Kingdom of Castile. In effect, he ruled all of Spain from 1504 until his death in 1516.
What sea is to the south of Spain?
The sea to the direct south of Spain is called the ALBORAN SEA which is an arm of the much larger Mediterranean Sea. The southwesternmost coast of Spain sits on the Atlantic Ocean.
Does Spain celebrate Thanksgiving?
Spain is a lively, reverent country when it comes to public celebration. There is a separate holiday for each patron saint and in cities such as Madrid the Barcelona the festivals and holidays include extended processions, bull fighting, pilgrimages, costume competitions, and tinseled fiestas. Lasting for weeks at a time, some of the more popular holidays in Spain weave celebration with history, paying homage to legendary martyrs and iconic saints.
What is the main language spoken in Belguim?
This is a quote from the United States State Department website.
Linguistic regions--(Dutch-speaking) Flanders 57.9%; (French-speaking) Wallonia 31.7%; (legally bilingual) Brussels Capital Region 9.7%; German-speaking 0.7%.
Who was the ruler of Spain in 1513?
There is some confusion of the kingship of Spain in 1513. It was actually under the rule of Joanna of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.
What are seaport cities in Spain?
There are major port cities facing each of the major bodies of water surrounding Spain. To the Atlantic Ocean, you can visit Cadiz. In the Bay of Biscay, there is Bilbao and Santander. To the Mediterranean Sea, you can visit Barcelona, Ibiza, and Valencia.
What is the distance from Morocco to Spain?
The question is ambiguous.
It is approximately 9 miles from North Africa to Europe across the Straits of Gibraltar.
Spain has two Autonomous Cities, Melilla and Ceuta on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa surrounded by Morocco. The distance between Spain and Morocco there is one step to cross the border.
What were the reasons for spanish exploration?
They wanted riches and gold and spices, and a bigger empire.
What caused the Dutch to revolt Spain?
The Dutch revolted against Spain because the king was trying to spread the Catholic religion.
Who was the Muslim leader that conquered Spain?
General Zyad at-Tariq lead the invasion of Spain in 711, but Spain remained a governate until 750, when Abd al-Rahman of the Umayyads established an emirate in Cordoba.
Why is Spain so culturally divided?
Spain has a number of distinct cultures and societies since it was never culturally united for any long stretch of time. The last person who tried was General Franco and he came up against the Basque-Catalan juggernaut in attempting to force a unified Castillian identity. The Crown of Aragon was well-known to function as a confederacy under one monarch of the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, Valencia, and the Balaeric Islands. When the Crown of Castille united with the Crown of Aragon, they initiated a similar arrangement. The laws of Spain, for example, were not unified until the 1830s. The regions of Castille are more homogenous, but because of the unique languages in the west and the history of Arab/Amazigh rule in the south, unique cultures developed in different parts of Castille which were preserved in art and linguistic forms that survive to this day.
