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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Spain shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal. Spain is 85% of the Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe. Spain’s capital is Madrid. Spain covers a total of 192‚896 sq. mi. land area. Spain population is 47‚042‚984 with a growth rate of 0.654%. Spain ethnicity is made of Mediterranean and Nordic types. Roman Catholic’s is the most popular religion‚ having 94% of that in religion in Spain and leaving the rest of the religions at 6%. Spain’s main language is Spanish and can also be defined as Castilian;
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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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The Elizabethan era was the epoch in English history of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign (1558–1603). Historians often depict it as the golden age in English history. The symbol of Britannia was first used in 1572 and often thereafter to mark the Elizabethan age as a renaissance that inspired national pride through classical ideals‚ international expansion‚ and naval triumph over the hated Spanish foe. In terms of the entire century‚ John Guy (1988) argues that "England was economically healthier‚ more
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Islamic green revolution was a substantial transformation in the agriculture between the mid-8th-mid-13th century which was known as the Islamic Golden Age. This article discusses the major four keys behind success of the Islamic Agricultural Revolution. These were: 1. Islamic rules on land ownership and labour rights. 2. Irrigation methods. 3. Improved farming techniques and a scientific approach to farming. 4. Introduction of new crops. Islamic Rules On Land Ownership And Labour Rights. During
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How the Islamic Golden Age helped save Europe The Golden Age of Islam is characterized as being a period of great achievement‚ in the fields of science‚ mathematics‚ education‚ medicine‚ and art. Strides and discoveries made in these fields would later change Europe and the world forever. During the time of this tremendous period of growth‚ stretching from 750-1258 AD during the rule of Abbasid Empire‚ Europe was in what is commonly known as “The Dark Ages.” A period characterized by plague
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Thinking about traveling to a new place? Do you like history? Then travel back in time to the Golden Age of Islam! Learn new things about a time of the past. The Golden Age of Islam was a period where there were many advancements in several aspects of Islam. Experience the economic‚ intellectual‚ political‚ and social achievements of the Golden Age! Intellectual Art included detailed floral or vine designs. These designs can be found on pottery‚ textiles‚ paper manuscripts‚ and buildings. This artwork
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The Golden Age is considered the pinnacle of Greece as a nation and a society. It was the highest point of wealth and prosperity in Greeces history and therefore the happiest of times. This period was also the peak of Grecian art‚ writings‚ sculpture‚ theatre‚ and architecture. The Golden Age is credited with forming the modern day stereotype of what Grecian life was like. The Greeks greatly influenced modern day culture through the establishment of a standard of living for society. The Greeks further
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innovations has changed how other countries trade and exchange commodities. Islamic technology during the golden age was a fascinating time when the technologies thrived and some of these were transformed. Golden Age scholars were interested in finding improvements in astronomy and new scientific discoveries. Islamic technology was changing and different devices were improved upon during the golden ages which included science. The astronomers were interested in learning more about gadgets and this newer
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small number of major Hollywood Studios (Waldrop‚ J‚ 2013). During the Golden Age of Hollywood‚ studio system was organized into eight studios. The five major studios were Paramount Pictures‚ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer‚ Warner Bros.‚ 20th Century Fox‚ and RKO Radio Pictures. The three minor studio were Universal Studios‚ Columbia Pictures‚ and United Artists. The eight movie studios wrote‚ produced‚ and distributed their own films. This age lasted from the 1920’s with the introduction of sound in movies to
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