Introduction (source: Wikipedia) The 2008–2010 Spanish financial crisis is part of the world economic crisis of 2008. In Spain‚ the crisis was generated by long term loans (commonly issued for 40 years)‚ the building market crash which included the bankruptcy of major companies‚ and a particularly severe increase in unemployment‚ which rose to 13.9% in February 2009. Spain continued the path of economic growth when the ruling party changed in 2004‚ keeping robust GDP growth during the first term
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Pyrenees). Everyone should visit the pyrenees mountain range during their life. This magnificent place can be found between Spain and France. It creates a physical line between the two countries. The Pyrenees mountain range is a beautiful place for people of all ages. There are many things you can do while vacationing in the Pyrenees. You can go to the Running of the Bulls on the Spain side‚ or‚ on the France side‚ the Tour de France. It is even possible for you to go to both during a week long trip to
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co-ruled the land alongside of her husband‚ Ferdinand III. Isabella and her husband were very beneficial in the country of Spain. They both affected the union of Spain and created its colonial empire by sponsoring the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the new world. A result of this voyage was the agreement from the King and Queen to the Treaty of Tordesillas (Henderson)‚ which helped Spain to retain control over most of South and Central America. Isabella I developed new methods of supplying her army‚ she
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from the Eastern Channel crossing point between Dover and Calais or Boulogne sur Mer‚ and not well-served by airports. In 1978‚ the company took the brave step of starting a direct route to Spain from Plymouth‚ making the crossing to Santander. This route opened up the possibility of taking one’s car to Spain without having to make the long drive through France‚ which in 1978 would typically take two days. 24 hours on a ferry seemed a much better alternative‚ albeit somewhat expensive. In 2009‚ the
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1. Spanish Heritage Spain ruled the Philippines for three centuries (1565-1898) Spain’s cultural legacywas more beneficial and comprehensive than her political and economic endowments. 2. Christianity Spain’s greatest legacy The Roman Catholic religion - originated in Asia‚ being founded by Jesus Christ in Palestine; spread to Western Europe after Christ’s crucifixion‚ in the 16th and 17th centuries‚ propagated across the Atlantic to the New World and across the Pacific to the Philippines‚ making
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most successful and influential colony in the Americas was Spain‚ and it will be compared to the Great Britain/ England European Colonial structure. Spain during the era was the most influential starting in the late 15th century with Christopher Columbus exploring into the New World. The Spanish Empire became the most important and powerful state in Europe. Spain initiated the Western Europe exploration and colonization of the New World Spain as well colonized 5/8’s of the New World‚ the greatest portion
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leaders and many other factors. As soon as these countries won their independence from Spain and Portugal‚ they did not want to return the way they did. Many countries revolted‚ we even find out that the United States had something to do with it. Behind many of these countries’ independence‚ stands and list of causes and effects. One of the first causes of the Independence of Latin America was the Creoles. Since Spain had rule over the Latin American countries‚ the Creoles were one of many groups that
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stayed in Italy for eight years. His job was to travel to all the major artistic collections‚ especially Rome and Venice painting copies of famous works of art‚ especially paintings of beautiful women‚ for the Duke’s collection. He was also sent to Spain where he had an opportunity to study the enormous collection of Titian masterworks in the Royal Collection in Madrid. Copying the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance especially and the recently unearthed sculptures of classical antiquity‚ Rubens
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In the early months of 1810‚ the British government began to conceive of a plan to rescue the king of Spain from Valençay. A Baron Kolli was chosen for the task because of his knowledge of French and France as well as his great discretion. The plan was for him to gain access to the chateau under the guise of a member of staff and‚ after convincing Fernando
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Span and Puerto Rico Cultural Similarities and Differences presentation Span 101 This presentation will explain the differences and similarities‚ if any‚ in the countries of Spain and Puerto Rico’s. The presentation will show the differences and similarities between the two countries arts‚ culture‚ and economic environment. The presentation will show how both countries have a assimilation of cultural and distinctiveness. Even though both countries have similarities and differences‚ they both have
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