Spain

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Spain

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History 1

• After the Roman Empire fell, Spain was ruled by
  first, the Visigoths.
• Next, Spain was ruled by, the Muslim Moors who
  then conquered North Africa.
• Queen Isabella the 1st , then married Fernando
  the 2nd , of Aragon, in 1469, which united their
  kingdoms.
• In the 16th Century, Spain became one of the most
  powerful empires.

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History 2

• One of Spains famous rulers was Phillip the 2nd,
  he lived, 1556 through 1598.
• In the 18th Century, Spain lost territory and
  influence. Beginning with the War of Spanish
  Succession, (1701 through 1714.)
• In 1850 Spain lost American, Philippines, and
  Cuban territories.

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Holidays

• Spain has a few interesting holidays here are a
  few.
• New Years Day (Jan. 1)
• New Years Day of 3 Kings (Jan. 6)
• Easter (in April)
• Labor Day (May 1)
• National Day (Oct.12)
• All Saints Day (Nov. 1)
• Constitution Day (Dec. 8)
• Christmas (Dec. 25)

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The Country and the Development

• Spains capital is Madrid.
• Population - 40,341,462.
• Area - 194,897 sq. mi, or 504,782 sq. km.
• Spains proper name is The Kingdom of Spain
  (Reino de Espana.)

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Recreation

• Futbol (Soccer) is the most popular sport.
• Bull Fighting (Corrida de Toros) a popular
  attraction, considered a art not a sport
• Only larger schools can support sports such as
  soccer (Futbol), tennis, basketball, swimming
  etc. So most people go to private clubs.

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Religion

• Spain is mostly Roman Catholics. 94 are baptized
  members.
• Spains freedom of religion was granted in the
  1970s.
• 6 is involved in other religious groups.

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Government

• Parliamentary monarchy
• King Juan Carlos 1st is chief of state.
• But the Prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez
  Zapatero, is head of government.
• The legislature consists of a 259 seat Senate and
  a 300 seat Congress of Deputies.

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Land and Climate

• Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula,
  covering 194,897 sq. mi.
• Its nearly as large as Utah and Nevada combined.
• Much of Spain is high plateaus surrounded by low
  coastal plains.
• The Pyrenees Mountains are the largest mountains
  in the north.
• The Ebor river is the longest river in this
  country.

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Credits

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