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    Spain

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    Country I have always wanted to visit Spain because this is one of the countries that in Europe where there are friendly inhabitants‚ a relaxed lifestyle‚ its cuisine‚ vibrant nightlife‚ and world-famous folklore and festivities. There is nothing better than visiting the country where “Running of the Bulls” began. Being able to visit Spain and learn how things can be the same but completely different from my home country‚ the United States.  LOCATION Spain is one of the most diverse countries

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    began to slow in late 2007 and entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2008. GDP contracted by 3.7% in 2009‚ ending a 16-year growth trend‚ and by another 0.3% in 2010. Spain reduced its budget deficit to 9.4% of GDP in 2011‚ and roughly 6.7% of GDP in 2012‚ above the 6.3% target negotiated between Spain and the EU. Although Spain’s large budget deficit and poor economic growth prospects remain a source of concern for foreign investors‚ the government’s ongoing efforts to cut spending

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    Spain

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    SPAIN Gonzalo Figueroa Schiller International University Abstract Spain is member state of the European Union. With an area of 505‚992 km2 is the fifth largest country in Europe. It has a population of 46 million and the official language is the Spanish. Talking economically‚ is the fourth largest country in the Eurozone‚ the fifth in the European Union and the fourteenth largest worldwide. GOVERNMENT Spain is a

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    | 2012 | | Clemens Hefner‚ Veronika Kucharzyk‚ Simona Pavlovic‚ Mira Strang & David Weitzl | Portugal [Political Risk Analysis] Index 1. General Facts……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2. Political Criteria………………………………………………………………..................... 4 2.1 Political Balance of Power……………………………………………………….. 4 2.2 Political System & Political Stability………..……………………………………. 6 3. Domestic Economy………………………………………………………………………… 8 3.1 Development

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    * Queen Elizabeth daughter of Henry 8 and Anne Berlin * Protestant but partly protestant * Defeated Spanish armada * England on the Eve of Empire   England Eve of Empire * England Population growing rapidly 1550 3.5 mil‚ 1600 4 mil * Economic Depression in wool trade. * Enclosure forcing people off land * Unemployment raising * People leaving countryside to go to cities * Primogeniture- oldest son gets everything and chooses

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    Spain

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    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

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    How did European nations of Spain and Portugal transform themselves from relatively poor nations to wealthy nations between 1400 and 1600? Be sure to give specific historical information to support your thesis. The Europeans nations of Spain and Portugal transformed themselves from relatively poor nations to wealthy nations between 1400 and 1600 was mainly through their various expeditions. The first documented source was the voyages in which Prince Henry would oversee and brought him the

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    Imperialism In Spain

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    The country of Spain covers 505‚955 square kilometers‚ making it one of the 50 largest countries worldwide‚ and the third largest country in Europe. The countries most interesting border feature is that is has over double the amount of coastline compared to land borders with 3‚084 mi of the country on the water. The country shares its land borders with France to the Northwest and Portugal to the southwest. The climate of Spain is varied as a result of its position above the equator‚ between 36 and

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    Portugal Drug Policy

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    Compared to several other countries‚ including the United States‚ Portugal has taken a very liberal approach to addressing the drug problem in their country. In the early 2000’s‚ Portugal moved to decriminalize all possession and use of drugs ranging from marijuana to heroin and cocaine. A lot of good has resulted from Portugal’s progressive drug policy. At first‚ many were skeptical about whether or not this new policy would work‚ or if it would actually exacerbate the drug problem. People also

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    Absolutism In Spain

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    Suleyman‚ and he was known as Charles V. Being the emperor of a great empire‚ Charles V controlled Spain‚ Spanish territories in American‚ Netherlands‚ Austria‚ part of Italy‚ and because he was titled as the Holy Roman Emperor‚ he also held power in Germany. Moreover‚ Charles was a devout Catholic who was burdened by the decision

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