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S P A I N

S P A I N. By PADRAIC NOONAN. Map of Europe showing spain. HOLA!;D. MAP OF SPAIN. SPANISH FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM. Ethnicity (race) of S pain. Main Ethnic Groups : Mostly Mediterranean and Nordic types . Main Religions : Roman Catholic, over 94% of spaniards are Roman Catholic!.

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S P A I N

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  1. SPAIN By PADRAIC NOONAN

  2. Map of Europe showing spain HOLA!;D

  3. MAP OF SPAIN

  4. SPANISH FLAG ANDNATIONALANTHEM

  5. Ethnicity (race) of Spain Main Ethnic Groups: Mostly Mediterranean and Nordic types. Main Religions : Roman Catholic, over 94% of spaniards are Roman Catholic!

  6. POPULATION OF SPAIN OVERALL:40’548’753* CAPITAL CITY:MADRID 5’130’000* POPULATION OF OTHER MAIN CITIES: BARCELONA 1’528’800* CURRENCY:EURO *As of 2010

  7. Spanish Economic Activities Primary Economic Activities: Agriculture • Produce fine vegetables , poultry ,dairy products, beef, pork ,grain ,Fruits especially Melons and grapes, olives ,and famous wines loved by many tourists and other European countries. • 27% of Spanish Land is Arable.

  8. Spanish Tertiary Activity: Tourism • Without Tourism the Spanish economy would be much worse than it already is . • It is the second most visited country in the world. • Most Spanish cities are tourist resorts which become ghost towns outside of the holiday season.

  9. Spanish Tourism • Spain makes on average 48 billion euro a year on tourism. • On average, Spain receives over 60 million tourists a year. • Despite the economic crisis ,the Spanish economy made more money since the recession. • THERE ARE 47 PUBLIC AIRPORTS IN SPAIN.

  10. Spanish Economics • Tourism aside, Spain are in bad shape economically. • They have the highest unemployment rate in europe. • Over 21% of spanish workers are unemployed.

  11. Spanish Culture. • Spanish Culture is admired worldwide. • It is famous for music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches, and flamenco dancing. • Bullfighting is certainly one of the best-known-although at the same time most controversial-Spanish popular customs. • Flamenco dancing is also enjoyed and plays a big part in Spanish culture and life.

  12. Brief Historical facts on Spain • Originally inhabited by the Celts , Spain became part of the Roman Empire in 206 B.C. • Spain was at the centre of the era of exploration, giving them huge power and wealth . Colonies conquered by Spain at this time include , Mexico by Cortes (1519-1521) and Peru by Pizarro (1532-1533). • The Spanish Monarchy Became the most strongest in the world. • One of the most famous explorers, Christopher Colombus had a lot to do with Spain. Although Christopher Colombus was Italian, his voyage was sponsered by king Philip 2 and queen Isabella,to try and find India. Whilst trying to find india, he accidently found America,And the rest is History.

  13. The Spanish Dream Team • The Current Spanish International team are regarded and admired as the best team to ever play football. • They astonished the globe when they won the two biggest international competitions, three in a row. Euro 2008 ,world cup 2010,andeuro 2012.

  14. Spanish Football • Stars that play for Spain include Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Silva, Casillas,Torres,Fabregas,Villa and much more. • Spanish Football fans are Blessed to have the two best teams in the world Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid Cf. • The best player in the world Lionel Messi plays for Fc Barcelona. • Spain also boast the biggest Stadium in europe ,The Nou Camp.

  15. Other Famous Spanish People • Spain is also ruled by a king, King Juan Carlos since 1975. • Other famous Spanish People include ... • Penelope Cruz, (actress,sahara , pirates of the carribean) • Enrique and Julio Iglesias,(famous pop stars) • Sergio Garcia, Rafael Nadal(famous tennis players) • Hernando Cortes.(explorer)

  16. THANKS FOR WATCHING!!! By Padraic Noonan ADIOS!!!!

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