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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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Which land did Spain lose in the Caribbean after the war?
The Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
What are some differences between Spain and Mexico?
First, the common traits. Mexico and Spain have a large, common history since Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes discovered Mexico in 1518 and conquered the Aztec Empire at the Fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521. Since then, Mexico became a colony of Spain until the 19th century, when the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) came to an end. Due to Spain's colonization efforts, Mexico adopted many Spanish traditions such as language (Spanish, spoken by 93% of Mexican population) and religion (Roman Catholicism, professed by 88% of Mexico's population).
Now, on the differences. Mexico is a Latin American nation while Spain is a European country. The ethnic make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while Spaniards are a mixture of Mediterranean and Nordic types. Mexico is a federal presidential republic of 31 independent states and one federal district while Spain has a constitutional monarchy with 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. Finally, Spain is regarded as an industrialized country, ranking as the 16th largest economy in the world, while Mexico is an emerging market which ranks as the 11th largest economy.
Finally, some statistics:
- Population:
- Mexico 120,286,655
- Spain 47,737,941 (both July 2015 est.)
- Land area:
- Mexico 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi)
- Spain 505,992 sq km (195,365 sq mi)
- Mexico 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi)
- Gross Domestic Product:
- Mexico USD$2,143 billion
- Spain USD$1,534 billion.
- Mexico USD$2,143 billion
- GDP Per Capita:
- Mexico USD$17,900
- Spain USD$33,000
- Mexico USD$17,900
- Median Age:
- Mexico 27.3 years
- Spain 41.6 years
- Mexico 27.3 years
Spain is well known for its Spanish langauge and warm weather
What is the highest mountain peak in Spain?
Mount Teide on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, is the highest mountain in Spain at 3,718 m (12,198 ft).
The highest mountain in mainland Spain is Mulhacén at 3,477 m (11,407 ft)
How many miles from santander to alicante?
895 kilomestre (556 miles) taking this route:
- Start out on A-8 BILBAO. Once you are on A-8, take A-8/AP-8 to AP-68 towards LOGROÑO.
- Take AP-68 to A-23 TEREUL, via Z-40 (Zaragoza bypass) at SALIDA (EXIT) 244B.
- Take A-23 to A-7 ALICANTE, via V-23, near Valencia.
- Take A-7/AP-7 to ALICANTE.
Why is tourism important to Spain?
Spain has a rich history in civilization. The Muslims once ruled Spain, in what was named Al-Andulas or Andulasia (as its referred to in English). A lot of the sciences and everyday tools we use today came from the innovation of that great civilization. Under Muslim rule, the Christians and Jews were given equal treatment. This was in fact the only place in Europe where the Jews were allowed to live freely.
Here is a 10 minute you-tube video about Al Andulus
Why was Spain so rich in the 16th century?
Because of the mineral wealth they were able to bring back from the new world.
Where was the location of a naval battle off the Southern coast of Spain?
In 1805 Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson destroyed the combined fleets of Spain and France near the Cape Trafalger on the coast of Southwest Spain.
Admiral Nelson was killed in the battle. His body was packed in a cask of brandy and returned to England for burial.
His ship, HMS Victory, is the oldest ship still in commission in the Royal Navy. She is on display in Portsmouth.
It is the capital of the Autonomous Community (the Spanish equivalent of a state) of Catalonia and it is also the capital of the Province (the Spanish equivalent of a county) of Barcelona. However, it is not a national capital; the Spanish national capital is Madrid.
When was the state of Florida purchased?
John Quincy Adams the U.S. Secretary of State signed the treaty that signaled the purchase of the Florida territory.
What came from the farm of Italy gaul and Spain?
The products that came from Italy Gaul and Spain were a olives grapes and olive oil .
How big is the Spain in sq miles?
Spain has a total land area of 504,782 square kilometres or 195,379 square miles.
What is Spain's most popular toy?
Spain has toys just like the rest of the world does. Spain has educational toys, building toys, Barbie toys, etc.
Spain is my country, I must say the trooth, I like it and I find it rich in many senses. Maybe it is not as rich as other countries in economy terms. Pop culture, fiestas in every village, every citiy, fine arts, gastronomy, style of live, maybe are the best in the world looking from an occidental culture point of view. You can really relax in Spain, you can really feel peacefull, your mind becomes more just, more equilibrated, good sense comes back to you, and canyou feel less tense and you can appreciate very well what counts more in life. You will easily forget about your many dayly stupid little problems that often hurt your nerves and sometimes your liver, and you will realise that live is absolutely wonderfull and worth it. You will never feel miserable in Spain, because of lounliness, you will always find somebody to listen to you, or somedy hwo will speak to you, always passionaly, always in a way that makes you more human and more alive. Spain has a magnificent weather with many sunny week-ends in winter, a vaste territory of 500.000 sq. meters, double size than the UK for example, with extraordinary different countrysides and local cultures, many mountain chains, where you can sky, walk, or hunt dears or wild boars. More than 2.000 kms. of coasts, 40% of them looking to the Atlantic Ocean with their green fields, and 60% looking to the sunny, and old Mediterránean sea. A very energetic, optimistic and positiv way of thinking in most people, due to an excelent life quality standards. Spanish live is certainly not perhaps the richest in monetary terms, but it is shourly one of the most rich countries in the world in live quality standards. People reaches easily more than 80 years old in medium terms. What is more important in this short life. Money or a satisfactory and good live quality?. My experience in this country, where ever you travel, where ever you stay, is an excellent and friendly experience. The food is always excelent, and every year Spain offers more and better infrastructures, more Museums, better roads and high speed trains, new Hotels and new and better restaurants and fine wines of all kinds. The spanish people just wants you to be happy here, and wants to show you the many delicious ways of beeing happy this country has. Unless we try, not always succesfully.
When did Spain establish the first permanent settlement in America?
The first group of Spanish settled in St. Augustine Florida on September 8 1565.
Why did people migrate to New Spain?
there was nothing for them in spain, they wanted to start a new life
The Religion was dominant in Southern Spain from 711 until 1492, under the rule of the Arabs and Moors of al-Andalus.
How far is New York City from Galicia Spain?
New York City is approximately 3,700 miles (about 5,950 kilometers) away from Galicia, Spain. The exact distance can vary slightly depending on the specific locations within both New York City and Galicia. Generally, the flight time between the two locations is around 7 to 9 hours, depending on layovers and flight paths.
