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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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Does Spain do trick or treating?
Some parts have adopted Halloween, yes, but the Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is still hugely popular, both in Spain and in Mexico (also some parts of South America).
What does a Spanish dollar look like?
Spain has never used dollars as its currency. Till 2002 it used pesetas and today it uses the euro.
The coins sometimes called "Spanish dollars" were actually 8-reale silver pieces issued from the 15th to the 19th centuries. They were widely used in Spain's North and South American colonies as well as neighboring regions. They were so common in the American colonies that the US silver dollar was made to have essentially the same size and weight so the two coins could co-circulate. These coins were first referred to as "Spanish dollars" in the late 16th century. They also were called "milled dollars", a reference to being mechanically struck.
Why did Columbus and Spain want to return to the Americas?
To increase the wealth of the empire by exploiting the resources of the new world. In the case of Spain, those meant gold and silver deposits found in the New Spain (present-day Mexico) and Peru.
Did the Spanish forced indigenous people to work in the factories?
No. But this was only because there were no major factories in the New World before the various Spanish colonies in the New World declared independence. Had there been been factories, it is likely that the Indigenous People would have been forced to work them.
What is the weather normally like in Thailand?
The climate in Thailand is tropical and there are 3 distinct seasons.
Hot season: very hot and humid with the temperature reaching over 40 degrees Celsius
Rainy season: hot and humid with frequent rain showers
Cool season: cool, especially in the north of Thailand and at night. Temperatures can be as low as 15 degrees at night in Bangkok.
What are the border countries for Spain?
Portugal, France, and Andorra all share a border with Spain.
What were the two main reasons Spain sent expeditions to the Americans?
There were actually THREE main reasons that Spain sent expeditions to the America. In English these are usually summed up as: Gold, God, and Glory.
Gold: There were impressive, untapped natural resources in New World, especially gold and silver, which were extensively mined and brought vast riches. There were numerous other natural resources that abounded in the Americas, such as fish-stocks and lumber (which were mostly depleted in Europe) as well as new foods like the potato, tomato, pepper, maize, sweet potatoes, squashes, etc. that led to a population boom in Europe.
God: Spaniards believed fervently in their God and proselytizing Catholicism. When it was discovered that there were millions of unconverted souls in the New World, Spain invested huge amounts of resources to send missionaries to the New World to bring these people to Catholicism. Similarly, Spain imposed a ban on Muslims and anyone suspected to have Muslim roots (the Moriscos and Berberiscos) from going to the Americas based on the fear that Islam could spread there and create a new set of holy wars just like Spain had just fought in the Reconquista.
Glory: Individual Spaniards could obtain renown or personal wealth by coming to the New World and discovering new areas or civilizations in the New World. This kind of social prestige was incredibly valuable.
The Deepest lake in Spain, is actually in Catalonia.
It is Estany
Certascan
in the Spanish Pyrenees, a mountain tarn with a maximum depth of 104m. (Some sources quote 113m).
How do you dial a telephone call from the US to Spain?
On a mobile phone (cell phone), just dial +34 (including the plus symbol) and then the 9-digit Spanish telephone number.
On a landline, a fax machine, or a cell phone that does not allow you to enter the plus symbol in a telephone number, replace the plus symbol with the US/North American international access prefix, 011.
What were the positive conseqeunces of Spain's exploration of the Americas?
How did exploration of americas benefit spain?
When was the Philippines invaded by Spain?
The Islas Filipinas was not a colony of Spain, crazy as it sounds. Thorough material is available in Castilian (Spanish), as well as everything else it's hard to discuss Philippine history in English. Here is some material: http://www.proyectos-saluda.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1779&Itemid=156 In addition, remember that today's archipelago became the Capitanía General de Las Indias Orientales (General Captaincy of East Indies), governing over Guam/Marianas, Carolinas, Palaus, Marquesas, etc etc. It was the seat of power of the Indias Orientales. Just my two cents, email me at alvaro@proyectos-saluda.org, or leave a comment in link above noted. Thanks
What diseases did the spanish bring to Tenochtitlan?
The disease that the spanish brought into the Aztec Civilization was the Small Pox It infected alot of people and killed alot but fortunately some survived
Paris is a MEDC country, It has been one of the world’s most visited places for centuries, and its economy prospers today thanks to a well-educated workforce, modern infrastructure, and global niches in creative industries, business services, and tourism
Where do Spain's royal family live?
The official residence is the Palacio de Oriente, but it is used for State Ceremonies only. The Palacio de Oriente is 135,000 square meters (1,453,127.9 square feet) and is the largest palace in Europe.
The Royal Family resides at the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela.
Glass informed them that the United States and Spain were at war. ... The Americans planned to capture the city of Santiago de Cuba to destroy Linares' army ... A contingent of Spanish troops, having fought a skirmish with the Americans.....
How many autonomous communities is Spain divided into?
Spain has 17 autonomous communities and has 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla).
Why did Spain send explorers into Mexico and the lands to the north?
Spain was interested in the lands north of Mexico due to its rich gold and silver deposits, which to this day, still contribute more than 70% of Mexico's precious metals production.
What kind of traditional music do people listen to in Spain?
Flamenco is the most well known traditional music which is listened to and danced in Spain. Folk music is also listened to. However, as an integrated part of Western Europe, people also listen to modern pop and rock.
An important goal of Phillip II of Spain was to?
Defending the Catholic Reformation was an important goal of Philip II of Spain. His reign lasted from 1556 to 1598.
Map of Spain showing surrounding countries and oceans?
Spain sits in a place in southwestern Europe where it has shores on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Ocean. It snuggles up next to Portugal and France, and also borders on the tiny Principality of Andorra. Want a link to a map to check the answer? You got it.
Where about is Seville on the coast?
Seville is located in the autonomous community Andalusia in southern Spain.
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