Spain geography project. Spain

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The historical chronology of Spain has a period of approx. 35,000 years old. Since ancient times, the central part of the Iberian Peninsula has been inhabited by representatives of various cultures and nationalities. Initially, the Iberians lived here. Then the Celts came from the north (~ 5-3 centuries BC). From the 2nd millennium BC. NS. the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula began to be settled by the Phoenicians and Greeks, bringing with them the achievements of an original culture and technical inventions. So, Spain has been a meeting place between East and West since ancient times.

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The official name of the country: full - Kingdom of Spain, generally accepted short - Spain. Founded - 1469 (personal union) 1515 (single monarchy) Capital: Madrid (4.07 million inhabitants). Area - 504 782 km² (52nd place in the world). Currency - Euro (EUR); The official language is Spanish.

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Coat of arms The coat of arms stands for the commonwealth of the nine regions of medieval Spain. It contains the image of the royal seal on the sides of which the Pillars of Hercules, symbolizing the two capes (Gibraltar and Ceut) on both sides of the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar. The crown at the top of the coat of arms is a symbol of the king's power. The central part of the coat of arms symbolizes the Bourbon dynasty in the form of 3 golden lilies. The shield of the coat of arms is divided into 5 parts according to the number of states united in the Spanish kingdom: Leon - a purple lion on a silver background; Aragon - a shield with red and yellow stripes; Navarra - gold chains with emerald; Granada - garnet on a silver background. Castile - a golden castle with a red background; The motto on the tape around the posts reads "Plus Ultra", which means "further and further" or "beyond the limit." This motto symbolizes the advancement of the greatest once in the past empire to the west, across the ocean, to the shores of such a distant and such fabulously alluring possessions of the New World - America. (Approved December 19, 1981)

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Flag The flag itself is a yellow cloth with red stripes on top and bottom. The yellow stripe is the widest, twice as wide as each of the red stripes. In general, yellow and red are the medieval heraldic colors of Aragon and Castile. According to legend, the flag owes its origin to one of the kings of Aragon, who, wishing to have a banner, chose one with a smooth golden field. But he did not like the clean one-color cloth, he ordered to bring a goblet with the animal's blood and, dipping two fingers into the goblet, drew two red stripes. And the flag acquired its more modern look in 1785 (Approved on December 19, 1981)

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Anthem "La Marcha Real" Que Viva Espana! Long live Spain! Cantemos todos juntos We all sing together con distinta voz in a different voice y un solo corazon. but with one heart Que Viva Espana! Long live Spain! Desde los verdes valles From the green valleys al inmenso mar, and the endless seas, un himno e hermandad. we sing the hymn of unity (brotherhood) Ama a la Patria How we love our Motherland pues sabe abrazar, for she embraces us in her arms bajo su cielo azul, under the blue sky, pueblos en libertad. gives freedom to the people of Gloria a los hijos and Glory to their sons que a la Historia dan who, according to history, gave us justicia y grandeza justice and power democracia y paz. democracy and peace

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The Spanish anthem "La Marcha Real" is one of the oldest in the world, but the date of its writing and the name of its composer are not known. The first mention of it occurs in 1761. it is called "La Marcha Granadera" (March of the Grenadiers). In 1770, King Charles III approved La Marcha Granadera (March of the Grenadiers) as the official anthem of the festive ceremonies. The people called it "Royal March". During the Second Republic, El Himno de Riego (Anthem of Riego) became the national anthem instead of the Royal March. However, at the end of the Civil War, Francisco Franco revived the "Royal March", replacing its name with the former - "March of the Grenadiers". After the coming to power of King Juan Carlos I and the adoption of the 1978 Constitution, Maestro Francisco Grau was commissioned to create a new arrangement of the anthem that is used today. In October 1997, La Marcha Real was confirmed as the country's national anthem. Despite the fact that the hymn is now used without words, it was not always so. One version was used during the reign of King Alfonso XIII (by Eduardo Markin), and the other during the period of Francisco Franco (by Jose-Maria Peman, up to the establishment of a democratic regime in the country. Now there is a 2008 version (by Paulino Cubero), but it has not yet been approved by the government.

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Spain is a constitutional monarchy. Executive branch: The head of state is the king. Currently - Philip VI; Head of Government - President of the Government, First Vice President and Second Vice President; Cabinet - Council of Ministers appointed by the President. There is also the Council of the State - the highest advisory body of the government. Legislature: the bicameral National Assembly (La Cortes Generales) consists of the Senate - 259 seats; Assembly of Deputies (Congreso de los Diputados) - 350 seats. Legal authority: Supreme Court (Tribunal Suprimo). The main law is the Spanish Constitution (1978). Spain is a unitary state, but the Basque Country and Catalonia have broad autonomy.

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The main administrative-territorial unit in Spain is the autonomous community (autonomous region) - there are 17 of them in total.

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Autonomous Communities Andalusia (Spanish Andalucía) - Seville Aragon (Spanish Aragón) - Zaragoza Asturias (Spanish Principado de Asturias) - Oviedo Balearic Islands (Spanish Islas Baleares, cat. Illes Balears) - Palma de Mallorca Basque Country ( Spanish País Vasco, Basque Euskadi) - the capital of Bilbao

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Valencia (Spanish Comunidad Valenciana) - capital of Valencia Galicia (Spanish Galicia, Galiza Galiza) - Santiago de Compostela Canary Islands (Spanish Islas Canarias) - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cantabria (Spanish Cantabria) - Santander

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Castile - La Mancha (Spanish Castilla-La Mancha) –Toledo Castile and Leon (Spanish Castilla y León) –Valladolid Catalonia (Spanish Cataluña, Catalunya) - the capital of Barcelona Madrid (as an autonomous region) (Spanish. Madrid) - Madrid

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Murcia (Spanish Región de Murcia) - Murcia Navarra (Spanish Navarra, Basque Nafarroa) - Pamplona Rioja (Spanish La Rioja) - Logogno Extremadura (Spanish Extremadura) - Merida Autonomous cities: Ceuta Melilla

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In turn, the autonomous communities are divided into provinces (provincias) - there are 50 of them, plus two so-called autonomous cities (ciudades autónomas) in Africa - Ceuta and Melilla.

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Provinces are divided into districts, and districts, in turn, are divided into municipalities (up to individual villages and even neighborhoods within settlements).

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Geographical location Location: Southwest Europe; Note: strategic location near the Strait of Gibraltar. It has land borders with 5 countries: Portugal (1.214 km); Gibraltar (1.2 km); Morocco (6.3 km vs 9.6 km); France (623 km); Andorra (63.7 km). It is washed by the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east. Coastline: 4.964 km.

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Relief The relief of Spain is very diverse. The dominant role is played by the systems of mountain ranges and high-mountainous plateaus. Plateau and mountains make up about 90% of its territory. Almost half of the country's surface is occupied by the vast, highest in Europe - with an average height of 660 meters - the Meset plateau. It is distinguished by the alternation of plateaus, folded-block ridges and mountain basins. The central Cordillera divides it into two parts: north and south. Teide (Spanish Teide), a volcano on the island of Tenerife, the highest point in Spain, whose height reaches 3718 m. Most of the territory of Spain is located at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level. It is the second tallest country in Europe after Switzerland. The capital of Spain, Madrid is located in the geographical center of the country and is the "highest" capital in Europe. The only large lowland - Andalusian - is located in the south of the country. In the north-east of Spain, in the valley of the Ebro River, the Aragonese Plain is spread.

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Largest cities: Madrid (4.07 million inhabitants) Barcelona (2.82 million) Zaragoza (837 thousand) Valencia (759 thousand) Seville (683 thousand) Bilbao (370 thousand) Malaga (340 thousand)

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Population Total number - 47 370 542 people (26th place in the world). Urban population - 76% Life expectancy: 78.8 years Ethnic groups: Spanish 72%, Catalans 16%, Galician 7%, other 5% Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1% Languages: Castilian Spanish (official) 74 %, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2% Literacy rate: 97% Population density - 91.45 people / km²

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Sport Sport is one of the pillars of television. Recently, Spanish athletes such as tennis players Conchita Martinez and Arancia Sánchez, cyclist Miguel Induraín and golfer Severiano Ballesteros have made great strides. Their example inspires many Spaniards, and new conditions are created for sports in the country. Basketball and unrivaled football are the most popular. Since the late 1980s, bullfighting has experienced a new heyday. For his lovers - afisionados - bullfighting became the only opportunity to touch their roots. Music, bright colors and emotional reaction of the stands are no less interesting than the single combat between the matador and the bull.

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Education Spain has a system of compulsory free secondary education for the population aged 6 to 16 years. About 70% study in public schools, 96.5% in public universities. The largest universities in the country: Autonomous University of Madrid, Complutense (in Madrid), Barcelona Central and Autonomous, Santiago de Compostela, Polytechnic University in Valencia.

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Economy of GDP: Total for 2014 - 1.566369 trillion. dollars (13th place in the world) Per capita: 33.711409 thousand dollars Export -> 135 billion euros; Import - approx. 190 billion euros. The number of unemployed is 16% (the highest unemployment in the EU).

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The main industries are the textile industry, food processing, metalworking, chemical, shipbuilding, automotive, mechanical engineering, tourism (63 million tourists a year); a distinctive industry is the harvesting of cork bark.

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Agro-industrial products: cereals, vegetables, olives, wine, grapes, sugar beets, citrus fruits; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fish.

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Conclusion on the economy Thus, Spain is facing a difficult task to reduce unemployment and adapt to economic changes associated with integration in Europe.

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Politics Currently, Spain's foreign policy is mainly based on three areas: Europe (especially the EU), the Ibero-American direction, the Mediterranean countries. Today Spain has diplomatic relations with all UN countries. International organizations: NATO (since 1982); EU (since 1986).

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Politics In total, more than 500 political parties and public organizations are officially registered in Spain. Main parties: People's Party, Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSWP) - the ruling party, founded in 1879, has 213 thousand members. Communist Party, Podemos, Regionalists.

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Tourism Beach in Mallorca. Beach holidays are the main tourism industry in Spain. Spain is one of the largest centers of international tourism (62 million people in 1997); 95% of tourists are from EU countries. The main tourist centers are Madrid and Barcelona, as well as resorts - Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol.

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Armed Forces of Spain On November 2, 2004, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero announced the new doctrine of national defense of Spain 1/2004. In the new doctrine 1/2004, the main enemy of Spain (both external and internal) is terrorism. It is noted that from now on, Spanish troops will be able to take part in international peacekeeping actions directly approved by the UN. In 2001, Spain abolished military service and completely switched to a professional army.

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Attractions Magic Fountain of Montjuïc This is the first fountain in the world where light, water and music are combined in a spectacular show. Built in 1929, but music appeared only in 1992. (2600 liters of water are supplied every second). (Barcelona)

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Loro Parque - "Parrot Park" opened in 1872, and then there were only 150 individuals of parrots. Now the collection of parrots in the park (4000 individuals of 350 different species) is the largest in the world. In addition to parrots in the park, you can see sea lions and otters, dolphins and killer whales, chimpanzees, gorillas and marmosets, rare white tigers and jaguars, pelicans and flamingos, penguins, alligators, as well as piranhas, many sharks and even jellyfish. Records: Europe's largest dolphin show pool, largest indoor display of penguins, longest shark tunnel in Europe. (Canary Islands, Tenerife)

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Beach of the Cathedrals (Beach of the Holy Water) - a magnificent ensemble of rocky sculptures up to 30 m high, arches, tunnels, columns and caves, the author of which is nature itself - the waters of the Atlantic. True, from the beach, these delightful masterpieces of natural architecture can be observed only at low tide. (Galicia, near Ribadeo)

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Masca Gorge is one of the most beautiful and unusual places on the island. Tenerife. According to legend, the gorge got its name in honor of the daughter of the leader of the Guanches, who decided to jump off a cliff, just to marry a Spaniard. Since ancient times, the gorge was considered a haven for pirates. They live even for a day in the village of Masca, not far from the gorge, maintaining an authentic way of life. (Canary Islands, Tenerife)

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Valencia Oceanographic Park - Oceanarium located on the territory of approx. 110,000 m² and divided into 10 zones. This is the largest such complex in Europe. It has 45,000 animals, 500 dec. species (incl. fish, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates). All of them are contained in aquariums in the form of towers, which are divided into 2 levels and represent the main ecosystems of the planet (the Mediterranean, the polar oceans of the Arctic, tropical seas, temperate seas and the Red Sea). In addition to the aquariums, there is a dolphinarium, 2 glass tunnels (up to 105 m long), a pavilion with exotic birds and reptiles, a zone of mangroves and swamps (> 80 species of various plants). (Valencia city)

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The Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia) - located in Barcelona, has been built since the end of the 19th century. Exclusively for private donations. The architect of the building was the famous Antoni Gaudi. The first stone was laid in 1882 and the construction of the temple continues to this day. Because It takes a lot of effort and time to make stone blocks. Every detail is individually processed and adjusted. ... The external structure of the temple consists of 3 facades: the facade of the Nativity of Christ, the facade of the Passion, the facade of Glory. Construction is planned to be completed in 2026 (Barcelona)

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The city of Ronda is one of the most exciting destinations in Spain. The city is erected on rocky plateaus (> 780 m above sea level), separated by the giant Tajo de Ronda gorge with chains of houses. The city was once a haven of robbers, today it is one of the most important tourist centers in Spain.

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The Salvador Dali Museum is an amazing museum that will make you look at the world in a new way, through the prism of surrealism. At first glance, Salvador Dali's paintings look incomprehensible, but in fact they are filled with great meaning and irony, have unexpected twists and turns. (Figueras town)

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Montserrat Monastery is a Catholic monastery in the mountains of the same name at an altitude of 725 m, about 50 km. Northwest of Barcelona. There is a legend that these mountains were really cut by angels. The word "monserrat" is translated from Catalan - "sawn mountains". The first monks appeared in Montserrat as early as the 9th century. However, the monastery itself was founded in 1025 in honor of the statue of Our Lady with the baby on her knees, which was found in one of the caves. In 1811 it was blown up by Napoleonic soldiers. And only a century later it was completely restored.

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The Royal Trail is a very dangerous route that runs between the Chorro and Gaitanejo waterfalls. The trail is at a very high altitude, its length is 3 km, and its width is only 1 m. The narrow path is made of concrete, driven into the rock by metal fortifications and rails. Built in 1905. For the workers who built the dam. And today it is an unofficial tourist route. The trail got its name thanks to the King of Spain Alfonso XIII, who personally walked along it, after its completion. (Andalusia, Malaga)

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Girona (the old part of the city) is one of the main attractions in Spain. To get to the historical part of the city and get around it, you don't even need a guidebook. The old narrow streets themselves will lead you to the old fortress wall, the Jewish quarter, the Cathedral.

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Great people Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - a great Spanish artist, one of the founders of Cubism. Frederico García Lorca is the great Spanish poet of the 20th century.

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Lucius Anney Seneca (Seneca the Younger) (4 BC - 65 AD) - Roman poet and philosopher. Dominico Totocapuli (El Greco) (1541-1614) is a famous painter. Hannibal (247-183 BC) - the famous Carthaginian commander Hannibal Barca.

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Miguel Cervantes (1547-1616) is the greatest Spanish writer. Salvador Dali is an internationally renowned artist, painter, graphic artist, sculptor and director. Antonio Gaudi is a great architect.

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Famous people of our time Pedro Almodovar - director, producer, screenwriter. Antonio Banderas is a famous Hollywood actor. Penelope Cruz is a famous Hollywood actress. Arncha Sánchez-Vicario ranked # 1 in the world in 1990

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Fernando Allonso Diaz is a two-time world champion in Formula 1 history. Montserrat Caballe - famous singer Julio Iglessias is a famous singer.

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Flamenco dance (Spanish flamenco, Spanish cante flamenco) is a general designation of southern Spanish (Andalusian) folk music - song (cante) and dance (baile). There are two stylistically and musically different classes of flamenco: the most ancient cante hondo / jondo (literally hondo. Deep, that is, serious, dramatic style), it is also - cante grande (large, high style); and the more modern cante chico (chico letters. small, that is, lightweight, simple style). Within both classes of flamenco there are more than 50 subclasses (genres), the exact border between which is sometimes difficult to draw.

Relief of spain

Minerals of Spain

Climate of Spain

Population of Spain

Urban life in Spain

Economy of Spain

Economy of Spain (Continued)

Tourism industry

Conclusion

General information

Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula.

Area of Spain: 505 thousand square kilometers

Population: almost 40 million people.

Official language: Spanish. Monetary unit: Euro Capital: Madrid.

Relief of spain

Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, there are very few lowlands in the country.

Most of the surface is occupied by the Central Plateau with an average height of 700-900 m above sea level.

In the north rise the Pyrenees, in the south the Andalusian mountains.

Minerals of Spain

Spain is rich in minerals. There are many deposits of iron ores and especially non-ferrous metal ores (copper, silver, lead, mercury, etc.). There are reserves of coal, potash salts, uranium ores. The upper reaches of the rivers are rich in hydropower.

Climate of Spain

On the northwest coast, the climate is mild and humid. Forests grow from beeches, chestnuts, oaks. The hottest climate is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in January it is + 13 °, in July + 27 ° C.

Population of Spain

The population is unevenly distributed throughout the country, the coastal areas are densely populated. The urban population predominates over the rural population. With the exception of Madrid, all major cities lie by or near the sea.

Urban life in Spain

With the transition to more developed production and the expansion of the service sector, the migration of Spaniards from the countryside to the cities began. Now in

cities are home to about 75% of the population. The largest city in Spain is Madrid.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with which Madrid constantly competes. Barcelona is the most important Mediterranean port and the center of a large, densely populated industrial region.

Economy of Spain

Globally, Spain is the leader in the production of olive oil and the extraction of mercury, the second in the world in the extraction of pyrites and the third in the production of grape wines.

Spain is a country with developed industry and agriculture. Natural resources provide a good basis for industrial development. A significant role is played by the mining industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering (ships, cars, machine tools).

Oil refining is growing, and the textile and food industries are developing.

Almost half of the country's territory is in agricultural turnover. Forests cover 12% of the territory, and pastures 48%. The main food crops are wheat and barley.

An important industry is sheep breeding.

Many branches of agriculture work for export.

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General information Relief of Spain Mineral resources of Spain Climate of Spain Population of Spain Urban life of Spain Economy of Spain Economy of Spain (Continued) Tourism industry Conclusion

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General information

Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula. Area of Spain: 505 thousand square kilometers Population: almost 40 million people. Official language: Spanish. Monetary unit: Euro Capital: Madrid. ...

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Relief of spain

Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, there are very few lowlands in the country. Most of the surface is occupied by the Central Plateau with an average height of 700-900 m above sea level. In the north, the Pyrenees rise, in the south, the Andalusian mountains.

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Minerals of Spain

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Climate of Spain

The climate of Spain is Mediterranean, however, there are differences between the climates of individual territories. In the central part of the country, summers are hot, winters are cool, even snow storms occur. On the northwest coast, the climate is mild and humid. Forests grow from beeches, chestnuts, oaks. The hottest climate is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in January it is + 13 °, in July + 27 ° C.

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Population of Spain

Spain includes a number of historical regions, the populations of which differ in language and culture. The core of the Spanish state is Castile. Basques, Catalans, Galicians differ from Castilians, but they all form a single Spanish nation. The population is unevenly distributed throughout the country, the coastal areas are densely populated. The urban population predominates over the rural population. With the exception of Madrid, all major cities lie by or near the sea.

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Urban life in Spain

With the transition to more developed production and the expansion of the service sector, the migration of Spaniards from the countryside to the cities began. Today, about 75% of the population lives in cities. The largest city in Spain is Madrid. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with which Madrid constantly competes. Barcelona is the most important Mediterranean port and the center of a large, densely populated industrial region.

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Economy of Spain

Globally, Spain is the leader in the production of olive oil and the extraction of mercury, the second in the world in the extraction of pyrites and the third in the production of grape wines. Spain is a country with developed industry and agriculture. Natural resources provide a good basis for industrial development. A significant role is played by the mining industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering (ships, cars, machine tools). Oil refining is growing, and the textile and food industries are developing.

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Almost half of the country's territory is in agricultural turnover. Forests cover 12% of the territory, and pastures 48%. The main food crops are wheat and barley. An important industry is sheep breeding. Many branches of agriculture work for export.

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Tourism in Spain

Spain is one of the five countries most popular with tourists. In 2000, her tourism revenues exceeded $ 30 billion. Foreign guests are attracted by the warm climate, magnificent Mediterranean beaches and major historical centers of art and architecture - Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia. About 50 million tourists visit the country annually.

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Introduction

Among the most beautiful countries in the world, it is impossible not to notice Spain. You cannot associate this country exclusively with bulls, beaches and flamenco. Spain is a versatile picturesque country, its rich history is reflected in the prehistoric chronicle rock paintings, ancient fortresses, Gothic cathedrals, and Roman ruins.

Geographical position

Capital - Madrid

Spain is a colorful, cheerful, sunny country located in the southwest of Europe.
It occupies approximately 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as minor islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
The country is bordered by Portugal to the west and Andorra and France to the north. Natural border - Pyrenees mountains.
Spain is washed in the south by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, in the north by the Bay of Biscay, in the east by the Mediterranean Sea

Almost 90% of the territory is dominated by mountain ranges and plateaus.
The flora and fauna are rich in rare species, and all because of the length of the kingdom from north to south and the variety of landscapes - from mountain peaks with turbulent rivers and clear mountain lakes to flat landscapes with fields covered with emerald grass and flowers.
The main feature of the Spanish climate is a sharp transition from winter to summer: from +50 ° C to 0 ° C
The prevailing climate is Mediterranean , which is characterized by scant precipitation and is divided into three types: Mediterranean maritime, Mediterranean continental and arid.

Due to the arid climate, there are few forests and they are located mainly in the north-west of the country. The trees are dominated by beech, walnut, poplar, olive
Oranges and almonds grow on the coast.

beech, walnut, poplar, olive

oranges, almonds.

In the fauna of Spain, Central European and African ties are evident. Among the European species, two varieties of the brown bear deserve mention, the lynx, the wolf, the fox, and the forest cat. There are deer, hares, squirrels and moles. In Spain and North Africa, the burial eagle is found, and the blue magpie found in the Iberian Peninsula is also found in East Asia. On both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar, there are genetas, Egyptian mongooses and one species of chameleons.

Natural resources

The bowels of Spain are abundant in minerals. The reserves of metal ores are especially significant.
Iron ores are found in the north and south of Spain.
Significant reserves of potash salts, coal, uranium, gold, silver, etc.
It should be noted, however, that most of the mineral deposits in the country are of very modest size and are quite exhausted, like many deposits in other European regions, which makes Spain dependent on imports of minerals, mainly from North Africa.

The meaning of the colors of the flag is symbolic and associated with the legend of its origin. The legend says that the king of Aragon wished that his army had its own banner. The king's subordinates were given the task to come up with this banner. When the projects were completed, the king, having examined them, chose from all the proposed one banner with an even golden field. The king looked at the one-color banner for a long time and finally ordered to bring him a goblet of blood. When the goblet was brought, the king put two fingers in it and ran them along the canvas of the banner. Two red stripes were imprinted on the banner, above and below.

On the sides of the shield are the famous "Pillars of Hercules", reminiscent of Gibraltar and Tangier - two fortresses located respectively on the sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. The pillars on the coat of arms are wrapped in a ribbon on which the motto is written: "Plus Ultra", which means "nowhere else." This motto symbolized the advancement of the empire westward - to the shores of America. In the center of the coat of arms there is a shield with images of the emblems of the kingdoms.

Long live Spain! Let's sing it all together. In different voices

But with one heart.

Long live Spain! From green valleys

To the endless sea, Anthem of brotherhood!

Love the Fatherland,

Glory to the sons

What stories have given, Justice and greatness,

Democracy and peace

¡Viva España! Cantemos todos juntos con distinta voz y un solo corazón ¡Viva España! desde los verdes valles al inmenso mar, un himno de hermandad Ama a la patria pues sabe abrazar, bajo su cielo azul, pueblos en libertad Gloria a los hijos que a la Historia dan justicia y grandeza democracia y paz.

Form of government

Currently, the state system of Spain is a constitutional monarchy. The head is the king. Currently - Philip 6
Monetary unit-euro
Spain is administratively divided into 15 historical regions, consisting of 50 provinces

Population

2015 - 46.4 million people
The urban population is 76%. The population density is 79.7 people / km².
The Spaniards are recognized as a single people, consisting of different ethnographic groups: Catalans, Andalusians, Castilians, etc.
Spain is a secular state whose constitution guarantees freedom of religion. The majority of the population is Christian and belongs to the Roman Catholic Church 75% In June 2015, 25.4% of respondents declared their non-religiousness.
The official language is Castilian; in the autonomous regions, the official languages are other languages besides Castilian (Spanish).

Farm

Spain's economy is one of the most highly developed in Europe.
Agriculture occupies a special place in the structure of the economy. It employs 5.3% of the working-age population of Spain. A small group of landowners own large tracts of land in the south of the country. Key indicators: Spain is the third in the world in wine production, fourth in citrus fruits, and also provides a significant part of the world's production of olives and olive oil.

Recreation and entertainment

Spain is famous for its holidays. It is difficult to find another country where you can spend your time so richly, filling every minute of your vacation with unforgettable impressions. It is able to surprise even the most sophisticated tourist, and all thanks to its culture, which has absorbed all the best from a large number of destinations and styles. Each region has unique attractions, many are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

While in this country, it is impossible not to visit the knightly tournament, which takes place in the real ancient castle of Waltorder. It is impossible to pass by the "art of tavromachy" - bullfighting. All over the world the Spaniards are famous for their hot temperament and courage. Perhaps that is why bullfighting has become a national symbol of passion, blood and courage. Bullfighting is an integral part of national history and culture; it is the most beloved and main holiday for any Spaniard.

Holidays, during which various festivals and carnivals are held, also make an indelible impression on tourists. They are held both in metropolitan areas and in small villages and are dedicated to patron saints, compatriots who have become famous in the world, seasons, creativity and sports success.

Tourism in Spain began to develop rapidly in the 1960s, when the country became a favorite destination for tourists from other European countries, especially the UK, France, Central and Northern Europe.

In 2007, according to the World Tourism Organization, Spain became the second most visited country in the world after France. Since 2010, Spain has been the 4th most visited country after France, the USA and China.

In 2015, 69-70 million tourists visited the country, who spent about 60 billion euros in Spain.

Famous places in Spain

Sagrada Familia

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Economic and geographical characteristics of Spain

Worked on the project: Baraulya Daria, Balueva Anastasia.