2. SPAIN By Lisette and Terrence

3. LOCATION Spain is a country located in Europe. Spain is a country located in Europe. The capital city of Spain is Madrid. The capital city of Spain is Madrid. Spain shares a border with Portugal and France. Spain shares a border with Portugal and France. The latitude/longitude of Spain is 40 degrees north and 03 degrees west. The latitude/longitude of Spain is 40 degrees north and 03 degrees west.

4. TOPOGRAPHY The Ebro, Tajo, and Guadalquivir are the major rivers. The Ebro, Tajo, and Guadalquivir are the major rivers. Spain is near by the North Atlantic Ocean. Spain is near by the North Atlantic Ocean. There are some mountains in the north There are some mountains in the north called the Alps. Having both mountains and ocean near Having both mountains and ocean near Is a positive thing about the topography.

5. Government Juan Carlos is the Chief of state of Spain. Juan Carlos is the Chief of state of Spain. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is the President. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is the President. Government official are elected by the people of the country through voting. Government official are elected by the people of the country through voting. Some of the major political parties are the Aragonese Party, Basque Nationalist Party and Canarian Coalition. Some of the major political parties are the Aragonese Party, Basque Nationalist Party and Canarian Coalition. Spain is divided into 17 communities Spain is divided into 17 communities

6. ECONOMY! Some of the major exports are: machinery, cars, Some of the major exports are: machinery, cars, Foodstuffs, and other consumer goods. Some of the major imports are: machinery, Some of the major imports are: machinery, equipment, fuels, chemicals and much more. A few of the many natural resources are: A few of the many natural resources are: coal, iron, uranium, and much more. Their local money is called “Euros’’. Their local money is called “Euros’’. 1 Euro = $1.00

7. People & Culture The different religions are: The different religions are: Roman Catholic (94%) Other (6%). The languages that they speak are: The languages that they speak are: Castilian Spanish (74%) Catalan(17%) Galician(7%) And Basque(2%) A national holiday is October 12: Dia de la hispanidad. A national holiday is October 12: Dia de la hispanidad. The different ethnic groups are Mediterranean & The different ethnic groups are Mediterranean & Nordic types.

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