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• Spanish I- Unit I

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• Quick Facts
• Located on the Iberian Peninsula (La Península
  Ibérica) in Europe
• Capital- Madrid
• Currency Euro
• Government Parliamentary Monarch
• Languages Catallano, Gallgo, Vasco, Catalan

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• Spain was ruled by the Romans for 7 centuries
  until the Moors invaded and ruled parts of Spain
  in 711A.D.
• In 1492, Catholic monarchs ruling Spain began the
  era of Spanish expansion where they sent many
  explores and missionaries to colonize parts of
  the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
• Wars with France, England, and the United States
  weakened the Spanish Empire which resulted in a
  civil war from 1936-1939. After the civil war,
  Spain was ruled by General Franco until his death
  in 1975. After the death of General Franco, Spain
  became and remains a parliamentary monarchy.

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• Spain in bordered on the Northeast by France
  (Francia) and Portugal to the West.
• Spain is also bordered by three Bodies of water
  the Mediterranean Sea (Mar Mediterráneo) to the
  East, the Bay of Biscay (Mar Cantábrico) to the
  North, and the Atlantic Ocean (Océano Atlántico)
  to the West.
• The coast of Africa can be seen from the
  southernmost point in Spain. The Straight of
  Gibraltar (El Estrecho de Gibraltar) separates
  Spain and Morocco.

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• Spain is a mountainous country with several
  mountain ranges. It is the 2nd most mountainous
  country in Europe.
• Picos de Europa in the North are the largest
  national park in Europe. The tallest peak is
  2,648 meters tall.
• Los Pirineos separating Spain and France in the
  Northeast
• Sierra de Guadarrama in the center of the country
• Sierra Nevada in the South

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• La Meseta is the high plateau (or highland) in
  the interior part of Spain. The climate in this
  area is similar to that of Montana, with very
  cold winters.
• Spain is also known for its coastal areas
• La Doñana is a nature reserve along the coast of
  Andalucia where many species of bird are
  protected.
• Tossa de Mar is a beautiful beach in the northern
  part of the country that attracts tourists from
  all over the world.

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• Regions and Cities
• The region of Andalucía is known for exporting of
  olive oil to countries throughout the world.
• Andalucía is also known for having flexible time.
• La Mancha (of the the region of Castilla-La
  Mancha) is known for its windmills.
• Galicia is known for the use of Celtic-inspired
  music festivals.
• The city of Sevilla holds a yearly festival with
  traditional costumes, songs, and dances called
  Feria de Abril.

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• La Feria de Abril is a week long celebration that
  began in the 19th century. What began as a
  livestock fair has evolved into a large festival
  with flamenco dancing, bright colors, flowers,
  and bullfighting. Many women celebrate this event
  by wearing traditional flamenco dresses.

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• Bullfighting (la corrida de toros) has been a
  Spanish tradition for over 600 years. Many in
  Europe see it as cruelty to animals while others
  defend the tradition. Today, many towns celebrate
  their patron saint with festivities, including
  bullfighting.

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• Foods
• Paella is the most well-known seafood dish in
  Spain.
• Gazpacho is a cold-soup of pureed tomatoes and
  other vegetables
• La tortilla is a dish made with eggs, onions, and
  potatoes that is similar to an omelet.
• Paella, Gazpacho, and La tortilla are foods that
  can be found throughout Spain while most Spanish
  food is influenced by the geography or history of
  a particular region.
• Places like La Plaza Mayor in Madrid are popular
  places during lunch time for many Spaniards.

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• Los Bailes y La Música
• Las catañuelas are popular hand held instruments
  used in many poplar songs and dances.
• Flamenco dancing is a popular dance throughout
  Spain.
• Another popular dance in the Barcelona area is la
  sardana. Many people often meet in front of the
  cathedral in order to dance.
• In Galicia, the music and festivals reflect the
  areas Celtic roots as the area was occupied by
  the Celts for 300 years between 900-600B.C. Much
  of the folk music in this area has bagpipes and
  many wear traditional kilts.

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• Architecture
• The Guggenheim (in Bilboa) is a
  contemporary-style museum
• Avila is city surrounded by medieval walls.
• Much of the Architecture in Spain reflects the
  Arab influence in the country. An example is La
  Mezquita found in Córdoba.

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• Arte
• Diego Velazquez, Juan Miró, Salvador Dalí, and
  Pablo Picasso are just a few famous Spanish
  artists. Picasso spent much of his life in exile
  due to the dictatorship of General Franco.
• Las cuevas de Altamira in Santillana are an
  example of prehistoric art. It is believed this
  art was created between 14,000-12,000 B.C.

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Sources

• Content Information from the following textbook
• Humbach, Nancy, et. al. Exprésate! Level 1. New
  York Holt, 2006.
• Images from the following websites
• http//www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/Continent2
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• http//www.flickriver.com/photos/jrervin/321422734
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• http//www.enfrentearte.com/hotel-ronda/2009/03/se
  ville-feria-2009-feria-de-abril.html
• http//www.enfrentearte.com/hotel-ronda/2009/03/se
  ville-feria-2009-feria-de-abril.html
• http//www.costadelsoltowns.com/andalucia-may-ban-
  bullfighting
• http//ocxtreme.org/forumenus/showthread.php?t393
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• http//www.weheartfood.com/2007/07/gazpacho.html
• http//www.recetas-cocina.com.es/cocina/receta-de-
  tortilla-de-chorizo-y-pimientos-asados/
• http//mi9.com/uploads/vista/2873/museo-guggenheim
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• http//www.iupui.edu/santedit/askeditionphoto.htm
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• http//www.justspain.org/spain/cordoba/photos/cord
  oba03.asp
• http//trabajoenriquemurillo2pcpi.blogspot.com/201
  1/05/cuevas-de-altamira.html