Spain By: Sheila Zurita, Anel Tapia, Mariana Morales and Mayra Pereira.
May 30, 2015
SpainBy: Sheila Zurita, Anel Tapia, Mariana Morales and Mayra Pereira.
Geography
Location:
Total area:The total area of Spain is 505,955 square kilometres.
Natural Resources:Coal Zinc Iron
Copper Lead Mercury
Climate: Warmest Country in Europe
Elevation Extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Pico de Teide (Tenerife) on Canary Islands 3,718 m
People
Population:
The population of Spain is about 45,200,737 million people.
Religion:
Indigenous people:
Languages:
Government
Capital:Madrid (6,100,000 people)
Government:
1.Prime Minister 2.King 3.The Cortes 4. Congress of
Deputies 5. Members of the
Senate
Administrative divisions:Divided into 50 provinces (provincias). is divided into seventeen autonomous communities.
Major cities
History
206 B.C.Hispania becomes part of the Roman Empire. Rome rules it for 500 years.
711 A.D.Muslims from North Africa take control. They greatly influence art and architecture.
1469King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella marry, uniting the Christian portions of Spain.
1492-1502Christopher Columbus arrives a New World, beginning an era of exploration and conquest
1588British forces defeat the Spanish Armada, or navy. Spain is no longer a sea power.
1605Miguel de Cervantes writes Don Quixote. It is considered the first modern novel.
1811-1898Venezuela declares its independence from Spain. Soon, other colonies claim their independence. After losing the Spanish American War to the U.S. in 1898, Spain gives up control of Cuba, the Philippines and other possessions.
1931-1936King Alfonso XIII is forced out. Spain becomes a republic. Five years later, the country is plunged into civil war.
1939-1975General Francisco Franco emerges as the war’s victor. He rules as a dictator until his death in 1975. Juan Carlos de Borbon is named king, and Spain becomes a constitutional monarchy.
The summer Olympic Games are held in Barcelona. The 500th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage to America is celebrated around the country.
Sports
Food Food is as integral to Spain as its rich history,
with each of Spain's regions home to a range of unique cuisines and flavours.
Croquettes:
Tortilla Espaniola:
Gazpacho:
Pisto-Spanish ratatouille:
Cured meats:
Pulpo a la gallega:
Bean stew:
Paella:
Fried milk:
Red or white sangria and tinto de verano:
Bullfight Bullfighting is popular in Spain. This is still the
bullfighter with a red cape and cute movements begin to tame the bull.
Music The Music of Spain has a vibrant and long
history which has had an important impact.
Typical Dances
For almost as long as man has existed he has used dance as a form of communication and personal expression.
Jota Aragonesa:
Sardana:
Muñeira:
Zambra:
Bolero:
Fandango:
Paso Doble:
Flamenco:
Sevillana:
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