Spain

By: Jamal Norris

Spain

History

• Spain originally inhabited by clets,lberians,and basques they became a part of the roman empire in 206 B.C.

• Aragon and castlile were the most important Spanish states from the 12th to the 15th century consolidated by the marriage of Ferdinand the 3and Isabella the first in 1469.

Geography

• The latitude and longitude of Spain is 40.43 degrees north and 3.7 degrees west.

• Two rivers in Spain are called Douro river and Ebro river.

• A mountain in Spain is called the Mulhacen mountain.

Major Attractions

• Sagrada Familia• Royal palace of madria• Casa batllo

Populations

• 47.27 million people live in the country Spain.

Religion

• A major religion in Spain is the Roman Catholic

Government

• The government in Spain is called the Parliamentary Monarchy.

Spain’s Flag

• This is Spain’s flag, they only have one flag.• The pillars of Hercules, short-toed eagle

(national bird), red carnation (national flower).

Capital

• Spain’s capital is Madrid and two other large cities are Barcelona and Valencia.

Tradition

• One of Spain’s major Tradition’s is Bullfighting. If you ever go to Spain you have to watch at least one bullfight.

Famous Things they Grow

• Spain grows:• Grapefruits• Lemons • Limes• chorizo ( a type sausage) • vegetables (tomatoes, peas, and asparagus) • chicken and/or rabbit • long-grained rice.

Facts about Spain

• In Spain they drive on the right-hand side of the road.

• It is believed that modern humans first arrived in Spain around 32000 years ago.

• Spain produces a large amount of renewable energy, including wind power and solar power.

Sports

• Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Spain.

• The 1992 Summer Olympic Games were held in Barcelona.

National Holiday

• Spain observes its national day on 12th October, because significantly ,on the same date in 1492 Columbus set foot in the Americas .

Spain Animals

• The Mediterranean or Iberian lynx is almost extinct, there are only a few surviving mammals left in the south of Spain and Portugal. The lynx is the most endangered cat in the world.

• Other protected animals are the Iberian wild boar, the Iberian fox, the Iberian wolves and the Cantabrian brown bear.

• The short-toed eagle is Spain's national bird. The region of Andalusia is home to the Andalusian horses which are known for their speed and strength.

Migration

• Emigration of Spanish workers to the more industrialized countries of Western Europe, notably to the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),

• More than 1.7 million Spanish citizens were residing outside the country in 1987. In 2001 there were 1,109,060 foreign residents in Spain, 2.5% of total population. There were 234,937 Moroccans, 84,699 Ecuadorians, 80,183 British, 62,506 Germans, 48,710 Colombians, 44,798 French, and 42,634 Portuguese.

Transportation

• Spain had an estimated 156 airports and airfields in 2004.

• In 2005 a total of 95 had paved runways, and there were also eight heliports.

• The state owned Iberia Air Lines has connections with 50 countries and 89 cities in Europe, Africa, Asia including the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.

Economy

• The Trade freedom in Spain is 88 percent.• The Investment freedom in Spain is 85

percent.• The Financial freedom is 70 percent.

Science & Technology

• The Council for Scientific Research in Spain was founded in 1940.

• The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences were founded in 1916.

• Spain has 32 universities, colleges, and polytechnics offering classes in basic sciences.

Citations

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