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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 countries are joined to Spain?

Portugal to the west, France to the north, both have long land borders with Spain. There's also the tiny state of Andorra, nestled on the France-Spain border, but most people ignore that because it's really, really, really small.

Why is galicia so popular?

Art: the capital city of Santiago de Compostela was declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site, among other locations. Galician fine arts and craftsmanship have traditionally been among the best in the world.

Cuisine: with specialities such as polvo(octopus), empada (pie), caldo (broth), marisco (seafood), filhoas (crepes), lacão com grelos (stew), alvarinho and ribeiro wines, queijos (cheese), etc.

History: Recent theories argue that Atlantic Celtic culture might have originated in the area that now occupies Galicia. Also, Galicia is often considered to be "the first country in Europe", as it was the first stable independent kingdom to emerge after the fall of the Roman Empire (411 CE).

Landscape: with famed breath-taking scenery.

Language: Old Galician gave way to modern Galician and Portuguese languages, considered by many still the same language. In any case, Galicia is the cradle of a major world language.

Literature: Galicia has produced fine literature since 13thC, from Medieval Cantigas to modern authors such as Rosalia de Castro, Castelao, Pedraio, Novoneira, Cunqueiro, Avilés de Taramancos, Celso Emilio Ferreiro, Rivas, etc.

Music and dance: from traditional melodies to rock. Galician folk music and dance is specially popular in some circuits.

International projection: Thanks to millions of emigrants, and the outstanding expansion of the Galician fishing and merchant fleet, the name of Galicia has been spread all over the globe. The social, historical and cultural significance of the 'Way of St James' (pilgrimage route) has also been crucial.

Sports: football (soccer) clubs have helped to put Galicia on the map. Galician rowing, roller hockey, cycling, handball, martial arts and sailing are also renowned.

What is Spain's leading seaport?

The Port of Seville, located in Seville, Spain, is the largest port in Spain.

It covers over 106 hectares of water surface and 660 hectares of land area. It contains 38 hectares of quays and an industrial zone of 247 hectares. Its quays total five kilometers, and the port is served by 18 kilometers of roads.

Spain's golden century?

The period can not be specifically defined, it reflect the fortunes of the Spanish Hapsburg Dynasty. Starting no earlier than 1492 and ending no later than 1659

Did Spain own what is now Arizona?

Yes, followed by Mexico after it gained its iindependence from Spain.

What did Spain find in the new world?

pain found silver and gold just like england did

How did the takeover of Spain by Napoleon affect the country?

During the French occupation of Spain, Spain's ability to control it's colonies was severely reduced. Consequently the colonies began thinking about independence and eventually revolted against Spanish rule.

The French occupation of Spain also delegitimized Spanish control over the colonies. Much of the reason that Spanish rule was at least palatable was that Spain was considered to be a powerful country capable of defending its territory. The failure of Spaniards to repel the French advance dispelled this myth.

List of top richest men in Spain?

Amacio Ortega Age: 71

Fortune: self made

Source: Zara

Net Worth: $24.0 bil

Country Of Citizenship: Spain

Residence: La Coruna , Spain, Europe & Russia

Industry: Apparel

Marital Status: married, 3 children

Education: High School, Drop Out

Son of a railway worker. Ranks among world's 20 richest for first time. With help from then-wife Rosalía Mera, got start making gowns and lingerie in his living room 44 years ago. Business became one of world's most successful apparel manufacturers, $8.7 billion (2005 sales) Inditex. Group also owns 3,000 Zara retail stores in 64 countries. Ortega is chairman. Through his investment vehicles has invested in gas, tourism, banks and real estate; has properties in Madrid, Paris, London, Lisbon, plus luxury hotel and apartment complex in Miami. Reportedly owns a horse-jumping circuit and part of a soccer league. Shuns neckties. Amacio OrtegaAge: 71

Fortune: self made

Source: Zara

Net Worth: $24.0 bil

Country Of Citizenship: Spain

Residence: La Coruna , Spain, Europe & Russia

Industry: Apparel

Marital Status: married, 3 children

Education: High School, Drop Out

Son of a railway worker. Ranks among world's 20 richest for first time. With help from then-wife Rosalía Mera, got start making gowns and lingerie in his living room 44 years ago. Business became one of world's most successful apparel manufacturers, $8.7 billion (2005 sales) Inditex. Group also owns 3,000 Zara retail stores in 64 countries. Ortega is chairman. Through his investment vehicles has invested in gas, tourism, banks and real estate; has properties in Madrid, Paris, London, Lisbon, plus luxury hotel and apartment complex in Miami. Reportedly owns a horse-jumping circuit and part of a soccer league. Shuns neckties.

Is Madrid the capital of Spain?

Because King Phillip II moved the capital there in 1561 and no one has moved it out since.

Who was appointed by Philip 2 of Spain to command the armada?

The "Invisible Spanish Armada" was under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake.

What are the chief products of Spain?

Food and live animals

Beverages and tobacco

Crude materials, inedible, except fuels

Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials

Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes

Chemicals and related products, n.e.s.

How do kids in Spain get to school?

No, kids have the option as to weather or not they would like to go to school. Often parents decide. Some children decide to go to school because unlike in other countries, the modern greek schools teach fun things such as javelin throwing, chariot racing, and the proper way to confuse a lion while in the Gladiator fights. In "art" they make their own armor and swords. At age 13 boys are drafted so they do not go to school for very long anyways

When was the Plaza Mayor in Madrid built?

Construction on the Plaza Mayor began in 1790.

What is the official language(s) of Spain?

That's just a silly question. Spanish obviously.

Time difference between Las Vegas and Spain?

Madrid Time is 9 hours ahead of Las Vegas Time.

Add 9 hours to Madrid Time to get Las Vegas Time

or subtract 9 hours from Las Vegas Time to get

Madrid Time.

How long is the Flight time between Portland Oregon and Barcelona Spain?

The flight time from Portland in the US to Barcelona in Spain is approximately11 hours and 3 minutes.

The total distance is approximately 8948.51 km or 5560 miles.

This flight time is approximate. Factors such as weather conditions could affect the flight time.

How long is it to drive from London to alicante Spain?

The distance between the above mentioned places is 1254.1mi approximately. The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.

Are there any beaches in Madrid?

there is a beach near Madrid only 10 min awaycalled nombou beach very popular

When did the Moors invade Europe?

Spain discovered and began to populate Mexico only a few decades after the Spanish Inquisition had begun. A number of ethnic Moroccan Muslims (Moros y Berberiscos in Spanish) and former Iberian Muslims (Muladíes in Spanish) stayed in Spain and converted to Catholicism, at least on the surface, as opposed to the majority who fled to Morocco or the Ottoman Empire. (This is no different than the Jewish response to the Spanish Inquisition.)

At first, it was Spanish policy to include relatively large numbers of Moros, Berberiscos, and former Muladíes in the groups that would populate Mexico and the Andes regions. However, it was quickly realized that without the strong central authority of the Spanish crown, a number of these individuals were reverting to Islam. Spaniards feared that this would lead to an endemic Islamic population in the Americas, which they would not abide. As a result, in the first few decades of Spanish control, all of the Moros, Berberiscos, and former Muladíes were deported back to Iberia all before the 1550s.

Some people note that Mexicans are, by and large, darker than Spaniards, but this is because of the racial mixture in Mexico between European Spaniards, Africans, and Indigenous Peoples (like the ethnic Maya). This darkness does not derive from the former Moros etc. In the 20th century a small Middle Eastern population of Muslims came to Mexico, but the majority are from countries other than Morocco or Spain and, therefore, would not be considered "Moors".

Is Spain a collectivist culture?

No, it is a Constitutional Monarchy.