General situation of Spain

The area of Spain is 504,750 square kilometers, which located at the Iberian Peninsula, accounting for four-fifths of the peninsula area. Located at north latitude 36 - 44 degree, west longitude 9°18′ and east longitude 3°19′. The greatest distance of north-south is 840 kilometers, the distance of west-east is 1000 kilometers. Territory, including the Balearic Islands which located at the Mediterranean sea and Canary Islands which located at the ocean of northwest of Africa. Spain is the largest country in South-East Europe, it only inferior to France in Western Europe. Meseta is a occlusive plateau which is a surrounded by mountains, which accounts for about 60% of whole country area, the average altitude is 600-800 meters. Many mountains ranges in Spain, there are Pyrenees mountains and Kandabu mountains in the north area, which stretch in an unbroken chain from eastern to western; there is Andalusia mountains in the south area, the altitude of highest mountain is 3,478 meters, it is the highest point of Spain. Canary Islands are made up of volcanic eruption. There are 13 volcano islands, the total area is 7273 square kilometers. Mainland of Spain lacks of moisture, moderate drier, dry and windy are the characteristics of most parts of the Spain. Spain has various climates. Meseta plateau is continental climate, reached below 25 degree cold in winter and reached above 40 degree in summer. The average annual rainfall is about 500 mm in the highlands. It is maritime temperate climate in the north and north-west area, the difference in temperature is not clear, the average temperature is 9 degree in January, and is 19 degree in summer. The rainfall is above 1000 mm. it is subtropical climate in the south and south-east area, it is too hot in summer, and it is warm and rainy in winter. Forests cover is about 30% in Spain. Forest resources are mainly concentrated in the north coast, the total area of forests is 11.79 million hectares. Spain is the second largest country of cork productions in the world, it is a major exporter goods in Spain.
There are abundant fish culture resources. There are 450 species in the Mediterranean, tuna is the largest economic value. Atlantic and Biscay teem with sardines and cods, they are well-know. The population of Spain is smaller than that of Germany, Italy, Britain and France, which ranks the fifth in Europe. The distribution of population is uneven. The mainland which accounts for about two-thirds of the area, there is only one-third of residents. The Spanish population fluidity is very big. According to statistics, the total Spanish population that moved to other country is 1.5 million after the war. The Spanish who live in foreign country is more than 3.36 million, there are 2.207 million in Americas and 1.073 million in Europe. The population fluidity is also big in domestically. At present, there are approximately 30-50 thousands people in domestically to migrate every year. Mainly from rural to urban areas, from remote areas to move to economically developed areas or tourist spots. Spain is a multinational country, the main nation is Castilla people, also is Spanish, which accounts for 70% of the total population. Furthermore, Catalonian people, about 6.9 million, accounts for 18.8% of the total population; Galician people, about 3 million, accounts for 8.2% of the total population; Basque, about 850 thousands; there are also Romany, Portuguese, Americas and Cuban and so on. Spanish comes of ancient Latin, there is 1 thousands year of history so far. Spanish is an official language of Spain. In the minority areas, their respective national language also is official languages. Spanish is common language in some Latin American countries, Equatorial Guinea of Africa and several countries in North Africa. So also in part area of Philippines is. There are 230 million people to speak Spanish all over the world. Spanish is one of common languages in U.N. there are 94% of residents to believe in Catholicism.

Catholicism has a great influence for living of Spanish. In addition, there are 30 thousands Protestants and few followers who believe baptism.

The Capital Madrid’s in Peninsula Iberian of south West Mediterranean Continent. In the west it’s west Portugal and the northeast is France. It’s next to Andorraand in the north it’s close to Bay of Biscay. It’s face to the southern strait of gibraltar and Morocco of African continental. It’s next to the southeast Mediterranean Sea. Its Shoreline is about 3904 Kilometer (excluding Balearic Islands and Canary Islands).Its Middle Tableland is continental climate and northwest and its northwest & near shore is marine climate .In 1492, after The of victory Recover Movement, the uniform Spain Feudalism dynasty is founded. In Oct. 12th of same year, Columbus arrived at West India Islands. Since then, Spain has gradually become Super power on the sea. It had colonies in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia.1588 it defeated by British "no enemy ship" and started to decline. The First Republic is founded in 1873. The Second Republic is founded in Franco announced that Spain is monarchy in 1947, and he made himself as the lifetime monarch. Franco died in November 1975, Juan Carlos ascended the throne. In July 1976, the King appointed A • Soares, the former Secretary of National Movement, the Prime Minister. Spain began the transition to a Western parliamentary democracy. In October 1982, Socialist Workers Party won the election cabinet. Then Socialist Workers Party won the re-election in 1986, three in 1989 and 1993.

Spain also has colorful folk customs. "Honeymoon Island" in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, Spain, the largest Mallorca, it’s a beautiful city with very pleasant weather. The mid-1950s, France has 100 pairs of young men and women married collectively. They loved Jiumu Mallorca enchanting scenery, so they got together here with friends to celebrate the honeymoon. Later, young men and women are married, as in many European countries the best place for a honeymoon. Over time, the island was known as the "Honeymoon Island."

Bullfighting. Bullfighting considered to be the "national essence" of Spain, the "technology" is known as "Bull Kingdom". Spain’s bullfighting has always been the public’s attention and appreciation in the world.

Martyrdom Day. Festival of Women in Power. Reportedly, in 1227 Samara Moors captured the castle in Segovia, helpless people in the occasion. St. Age Da and other women lead the men and women to fight with the enemy. They finally expelled the enemy and retook the castle. Many women sacrificed their lives heroically. For commemorating the martyrdom in the battle to defend women’s hometown, they decided spending two days in February as "Martyrs Day" by holding various activities. It’s also known as "Women in Power." In these two days, from the public affairs of the family, where men hold all the power to turn women. Women, "elected two mayors" fulfill the mayor’s power. On this day, women in the "mayors" command, defend the castle atop a giant statue of Santa agueda. The men were guarding the road map to the church. It symbolizes the winning Segovia Castle.

Spain has a superior tourist resources, the majority of its land and mild climate and grow, so that beautiful mountains, the sun was shining and the scenic city. The terrain over 3,000 km of coastline, many natural BEACH found, which of the three famous seaside tourism. Extending more than 100 kilometers in the south of Spain’s "Golden Coast" is a popular tourist destination countries sunbathing lovers unlimited admirers; and the "happy island" of the Canary Islands known. not only his magnificent volcanic landscape to attract countless visitors come to the more because of its tropical scenery, the sun was shining all year round, tourists yearning to "Mediterranean bath" and the world’s Balearic Islands Hongya, It also coincides with the sea and the sky is the exclusion of everything else.

Spain possesses many of the palaces, churches and castles. More than 10 monuments are protected by UNESCO as a cultural heritage. For example, the Santiago-De-Compostela City (Santiago)’ll Naliao St. Martin’s Cathedral, Jesco strategic monastery near Madrid, Avila’s ancient city wall, Segovia’s oldest water bridge, The Great Mosque in Cordoba, Granada’s Alhambra Palace, Barcelona Greig Park and artists Fajullah homes, which represent the heritage of ancient civilizations of Spain.

In Spain there are many ancient and unique cultures of the nation’s cultural traditions and unique entertainment, including the world-famous Spanish bullfighting, passionate Spanish dance, a variety of customs, ethnic festivals (such as Pigeons Festival in Madrid, Catalonia region Courmayeur Festival, the Valencia Law Jacques Festival and Pamplona City Customs Cattle Festival). They can make the different country guests feel Spain’s unique experience.

In Spain, tourism can be presented to the Spanish Balearic Islands tourist area, southeast of tourist areas, the Northeast tourist area Northwest tourist areas and tourist areas in central and western areas in the direction of five sightseeing.

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