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Spain Research Paper

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Spain is located in southwestern Europe. The capital of the country is Madrid. The major language spoken is Spanish, however many other languages are spoken including Catalan, Galician, Euskera, and Valencian. Spain came into existence around 200 BC. It was under Roman rule until 1512 at which time it became a unified country it was known as Hispania. A major event in the country’s history was the Spanish Civil War. The war was fought from July 17, 1936 to April 1, 1939 and it was fought between the Republicans and the Nationalists. The Republicans were loyal to the government of Spain and the Nationalists were a rebel group. The leader of the Nationalists was General Francisco Franco. The war was won by the Nationalists causing the end of …show more content…

It is to the south of France and the east of Portugal. Surrounding the country is the Mediterranean Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Bay of Biscay to the north. The capital and most populated city is Madrid. The only other city in Spain with a population of over 1 million is Barcelona. A major landform in Spain is the Sierra Nevada Mountains which contain Mulhacen, which at 3,481 meters high and is the highest point of the country. One of the biggest tourist attractions in Spain are the Canary Islands which attract approximately 12 million people from all over the …show more content…

There are many ways to get around Spain. The country is filled with roads, air routes, railways, ports, and rapid transits. The flag of Spain is two red stripes with a yellow stripe in the middle that contains the coat of arms. The two red stripes on the flag are a symbol of bravery and strength, and the yellow stripe is a symbol of generosity. The country does have some strange laws. In Barcelona, anyone seen wearing swimming attire at places other than the beach will be fined. Most of Spain's native animals are very small. Deer, tortoises, snakes, and bats are just a few of Spain's native animals. Some tips on traveling to Spain are to travel during the spring or the fall because that is when Spain experiences it's best weather. Travelers should also learn about the climate of Spain so that they know what clothes to pack. Learning about the geography of Spain is also very important. Another thing that tourists should know is that some hotels and restaurants may be closed for part of the year, so if you plan to stay at a hotel, make sure they will be open when you travel

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