Spain
Alexander Thomas
Mrs. Jones
Period 6
17 September, 2013
Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family, and passes down to future generation. In Spain people are allowed to have their choice of religion, but majority of the population is Catholic. Other religions practiced in Spain include Islam, Judaism, Protestantism, and Hinduism, all of which have places where to conduct their rituals. In Spain’s history some other religions were coexisted like Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Holy Week is where many participate in wearing peaks, black hats as the sign of a penitent and walk barefoot, carrying a burden of some kind. The religious history is apparent throughout every inch of Spain even small towns. Spain’s culture and customs play a big role in attracting tourists. In Spain nuclear and extended family, usually, lives together in one house. Although culture plays a major role, the la siesta, and night life are a few of the culture traditions they have. Culture to Spain means
The economy in Spain is very free. Spain’s economic freedom score is 68, making its economy the 46th freest in the 2013 index. Spain had declined in financial freedom, fiscal freedom, and monetary freedom. These branches are outweighing improvements in the control of government spending and labor freedom. The economy has fallen behind several other European economies and solidified its status as only “moderately free.” Challenges are particularly significant in fiscal freedom, government spending, and financial freedom.
Politics in Spain is also a big part to tell about. The political sides of Spain are broken up into branches
Mrs. Jones
Period 6
17 September, 2013
Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family, and passes down to future generation. In Spain people are allowed to have their choice of religion, but majority of the population is Catholic. Other religions practiced in Spain include Islam, Judaism, Protestantism, and Hinduism, all of which have places where to conduct their rituals. In Spain’s history some other religions were coexisted like Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Holy Week is where many participate in wearing peaks, black hats as the sign of a penitent and walk barefoot, carrying a burden of some kind. The religious history is apparent throughout every inch of Spain even small towns. Spain’s culture and customs play a big role in attracting tourists. In Spain nuclear and extended family, usually, lives together in one house. Although culture plays a major role, the la siesta, and night life are a few of the culture traditions they have. Culture to Spain means
The economy in Spain is very free. Spain’s economic freedom score is 68, making its economy the 46th freest in the 2013 index. Spain had declined in financial freedom, fiscal freedom, and monetary freedom. These branches are outweighing improvements in the control of government spending and labor freedom. The economy has fallen behind several other European economies and solidified its status as only “moderately free.” Challenges are particularly significant in fiscal freedom, government spending, and financial freedom.
Politics in Spain is also a big part to tell about. The political sides of Spain are broken up into branches
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