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Introduction
spain is located in the southwest of europe and is a popular vacation destination for many tourists. Beautiful beaches and historic cities with a special architecture invite you to visit them. The landscape is varied and the temperature pleasant. Spain has become one of the most important economic countries in Europe, mainly due to the growth of tourism.
history
In prehistoric times, what is now spain was occupied by several peoples. The romans managed to conquer the whole iberian peninsula. Two hundred years before the era they invaded the land and ruled in spain until the fifth century after christ’s birth. The visigoths (a germanic people) took over and were soon defeated by the moors (muslim-arabic conquerors) who came from africa. In the roman period the foundation was laid for the spanish culture that is still valid today.
During the period of Moorish domination, a Moorish-Spanish culture emerged with the city of Cordoba as its center. Islamic influence is still present in southern Spain today. The Christians wanted to reconquer Spain from the Moors, but this was a long way. In 1212 the Moors were defeated, but their culture remained alongside the Christian culture. It was not until 1492 that Spain was officially reunited and Jews and islamites were converted to christianity or forced to leave Spain. More than 120.000 Jews left spain at that time.
Spain, like portugal, focused on the great discoveries of the oceans. In 1492 christoph columbus discovered the promised land of america under the spanish flag. During the Habsburg rule in the sixteenth century, spain grew into a world power. Charles V extended his power over several countries. The kingdom ruled in the seventeenth century (the Spanish golden age) in Europe over countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium, and outside Europe over countries such as Argentina, Chile and the Philippines.
After the golden age, spain’s power and influence diminished. The country suffered from a great devaluation of money and spain waged wars in many theaters. Spain gradually lost its colonies and international dominance. The decline of the once mighty empire led to some self-criticism. There was a difficult period of political instability, poverty, and regional differences. This eventually led to the brutal dictatorship of general francisco franco. Spain became a republic. Franco sympathized with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy. But the general knew how to take a quasi-neutral position during the second world war.
In 1947 franco reintroduced the monarchy. No king was appointed. In 1955 Spain became a member of the united nations. This ended the years of isolation of spain. In the sixties, the economy flourished and the country gradually changed into a modern industrial nation with a flourishing foreign trade sector. In 1975 general franco died and juan carlos I became the new king of spain. He did everything to make Spain a parliamentary democracy in 1978. In the 1980s, Catalonia and the Basque Country were joined by other regions in becoming autonomous. However, this was not enough for the Basque freedom movement ETA and several attacks followed.
In 1982, Spain became a member of NATO and in 1986, the country joined the European Community (EC). However, the radical nationalism of the terrorist organization ETA remained a problem. In 1998 a ceasefire with ETA was announced. One year later, the agreement was no longer valid. International terrorism also caused a lot of excitement. In 2004, several bombings were carried out in madrid. In the first instance the ETA was accused of this. However, it was probably al qaeda that was behind the attacks. Spain had in fact sent soldiers to iraq. after the attacks the troops were ordered back from iraq.
Society and culture
Spain has more than 40 million inhabitants. The country is quite sparsely populated and most people live in urban areas along the coast. The Spanish population is very heterogeneous due to the domination of many different peoples. Your ancestors are u. A. Iberians, romans, visigoths, berbers, celts and vandals. The Catalans live in the northeast and the Galicians and Basques in the northwest. Another population group are the gitanos, also called gypsies. Since the eighties many immigrants have entered spain. Many of them come from south america, africa and eastern europe. The large number of immigrants has contributed to the growing economy of the country.
the official language in spain is ‘castellano’, or translated: castilian. This language is also called ‘spanish’. Spanish is a romance language that traces its roots to Latin as well as other languages. Catalan, Galician, Basque and Aranese are also officially listed as languages. These regional languages are spoken in large parts of the country. In addition to these languages, there are also several dialects. In the tourist areas, German and English are also widely spoken by resident foreigners, workers in the tourist industry and the tourists themselves.
The roman catholic faith is the leading religion. Over 80% of the spanish population is roman catholic. This high percentage is mainly due to the fact that franco forced the population to convert to christianity. Many people are catholic, but do not go to church every day. Nowadays, many Spaniards have a lesser bond with the church. About four million inhabitants no longer have any faith. Also, spain has about 800.000 muslims. Although the roman catholic church has opposed gay marriage, the majority of the spanish population approves of gay marriage. This makes it clear that the influence of the church on the population is becoming less and less. The rural areas lag behind the urban areas. In the countryside, there are still whale trips and pilgrims visit sacred places.
The present spanish culture originates from the roman period. However, the spanish culture is not linear. The different (sometimes semi-autonomous) regions often have their own language and culture. Often, the inhabitants feel as much a part of their native culture as they do of their national culture. Spaniards are known as a friendly people. Many national festivities are celebrated in an exuberant way. Despite the many protests, bullfighting still exists in spain. Spain has many artists. The architect antonio gaudI became world famous. Also, everyone knows the famous painters: pablo picasso and salvador dalI.
Political situation
Spain is a constitutional monarchy. Juan Carlos has been the king of the country since 1975. the king enjoys immunity and can influence important political matters. The Spanish parliament is bicameral and consists of the congress and the senate. The congress consists of 350 deputies, elected for four years. Spaniards who lived the 18. have reached the age of eighteen are allowed to vote. The Senate has 259 members who are appointed by the provinces. The congress elects the prime minister. Jose luis rodriguez zapatero is the current prime minister of spain. Its party, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), emerged victorious in the 2004 national elections.
In fact, Spain can be considered as a federation of autonomous communities. Power is decentralized. The different communities or areas have, for example, their own education and health systems. Even the laws are different, depending on the area. Some areas would like to have even more influence than they currently have. This is mainly the case in the regions, which are politically dominated by national parties. A good example can be found in the Basque Country.
Spain was the first country in the european union (eu) to hold a referendum on the european constitution (the Basic Law). Most of the inhabitants of spain were positive about a european fundamental law. Until now there is no fundamental law. Some countries have spoken out against the Basic Law.
Economy
The industrialization of spain was slow to take off. The country remained an agricultural country for a long time. Since the fifties the economy has developed more and more. The service sector has also grown handsomely since then. Especially the foreign trade provided a good income.
The rapid economic changes have altered the structure of the working population. Whereas in the past half of the working population worked in agriculture, today only a small percentage (about 7%) works in agriculture. Wheat is grown throughout the country, but wine and olive oil are also important export products. The country continues to export citrus fruits, corn, flax, tobacco and cotton.
The main industries are found in. A. In barcelona, madrid, valencia, bizkaya and zaragoza. Especially the oil refineries and the chemical industry, as well as transport and electrical machinery, are important sectors of Spanish industry. Germany, france, the netherlands, the united kingdom, italy and the united states are important countries for trade with spain.
Spain has grown to become one of the most important economies in Europe. The gross national product per capita, the life expectancy and the quality of life are very high. the country is a progressive member of the european union. In 1999, Spain was one of the first countries in Europe to adopt the euro as its currency. During the term of prime minister anzar, the liberalization, privatization and deregulation of the economy have been pushed forward. Unemployment has fallen. The current prime minister, rodriguez zapatero, wants to boost innovation, research and development in the country. He also wants to fight tax fraud and reduce government intervention.
Geography and climate
Spain is located in the southwestern part of europe and together with portugal it forms the iberian peninsula. Spain has a total area of about 505.990 km2. Madrid is the capital of spain. Frankrijk, portugal and morocco (between them lies the strait of gibraltar) are the neighboring countries. In total, spain’s coastline is almost 5000 kilometers long. The Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the Pitiusas (Ibiza and Formentera) are also part of Spain, as well as Ceuta and Melilla (two Spanish enclaves in Morocco).
The mainland of spain is dominated by high plateaus and mountain ranges, such as the pyrenees and the sierra nevada. In these mountain ranges some great rivers are formed. Examples are: the Tagus, the Ebro and the Duero rivers. Madrid is the highest capital city in europe. the mulhacen is the highest mountain peak located on the spanish mainland. This mountain is located in the sierra nevada and is 3482 meters high. The only flat land in spain is found on the coasts, for example in andalusia. This area is called the Andalusian Plain. The Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean are the waters that border Spain.
Due to the different landscapes, there is no clear climate classification. There are great climatic differences between the different areas of Spain. In the interior there is a land climate. Winters are cold and summers are hot. The temperature can rise up to 40 degrees C in summer. In the east of spain, along the coast, there is a mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry and winters are mild. Little rain falls here. The north coast has a temperate maritime climate. The summers are cool and the winters mild. It rains here frequently and the landscape is green. In the areas of the pyrenees one speaks of a high mountain climate. The summers are not very warm and the winters are cold. The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate. The sun shines here all year round. In summer the average temperature here is 27 degrees C. And the rest of the year around 22 degrees C. These islands are therefore a popular vacation destination for many tourists.
Transport and infrastructure
Spain has more than 100 airports, 33 of which offer international flights. Important airports are: barajas in madrid and the airport of barcelona. Iberia airlines is the largest airline in spain. The company is owned by the state and flies to both national and international destinations. Other important international airports are u. A. Alicante airport, gerona airport, malaga airport, sevilla airport and valencia airport.
The Spanish railroad network is regulated by the state company RENFE. The entire monorail network is approx. 13.000 km long. Rail travel is very inexpensive compared to Europe. There are rail connections between almost all spanish cities. Also there are three high speed trains that leave madrid daily. These trains travel an average of 200 km per hour and will get you to your destination quickly. In several big cities you can also travel by metro.
Many bus companies, both national buses and private buses, transport travelers from place to place in spain. The level of service is often very high. The connections between the cities are good, but in the rural areas, there are significantly fewer buses. You should also expect fewer buses on sunday. Bus travel is often very inexpensive and reasonably comfortable.
A toll often has to be paid for the highways in Spain. The spanish road network is altogether ca. 317.000 km large. Of which 2000 kilometers were recently completed. The most important freeway goes from france to alicante. The direction of travel in Spain is right.
Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Cadiz, Las Palmas and Tenerife have the most important ports in Spain. Transmediterranea is the most important ferry connection. Ferries go to the Balearic Islands, North Africa and the Canary Islands, among others.
Time zone
Spain has a time zone of GMT +1 (CET). Only the Canary Islands are an hour earlier all year round (as is portugal). In spain there is a summer and a winter time. In summer, the clock is advanced by one hour.
Food and drink
Not only the landscape. But also the climate is very different. The spanish cuisine is very varied and influenced by many cultures. Each region has its own specialties. Products that are widely used throughout the country are: wine, sausages, cheeses, legumes, rice and vegetables. Paella is a famous dish made with rice and seafood. Spanish tortillas (potato omelets) and gazpacho (a cold tomato soup) are eaten everywhere. Tapas are Spanish delicacies. These are small snacks that are served to pass the time between lunch and dinner. Tapas are now well known abroad and can be found in different countries, in special tapas bars. Spanish dishes are often simple, but the quality is good and the meals are freshly prepared.
Spain is famous for its good wines. A typical spanish wine is the rioja, which is drunk everywhere. Also there is everywhere the sangria (fruit wine). With meals, many Spaniards drink an inexpensive country wine. Other well-known Spanish drinks are: horchata (a milk drink) and clara (beer mixed with a refreshing drink). The spanish beer is generally not very strong. Both spanish and foreign beers are available.
The spanish people eat a hot meal twice a day. Lunch is at 3:00 p.m. and dinner is not until 9:00 p.m. So keep this in mind when you visit a restaurant. Tips are usually included in the bill. However, it is customary to leave a smaller amount on the table.
Accommodation
Due to the large number of tourists, you will find enough hotels to meet your needs. The facilities of the hotels are quite good and you will be welcomed hospitably. campers have the choice between simple campings and campings with luxury equipment. A relatively inexpensive overnight stay can be found in youth hostels. However, in spain there are only a few youth hostels in the countryside. In the cities, however, you will find sufficient youth hostels. You can also rent vacation homes directly from private individuals, or book a vacation home or apartment through a rental company en. A unique opportunity to stay like a "grande" in spain would be a ‘parador’. These residences belong to the spanish government and offer you the opportunity to get to know the real spanish culture. The paradores are often located in a beautiful landscape and the equipment varies from historical to modern.
