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SPAIN

Spain, located at geographic coordinates 40.00 N, 4.00 W, has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters on its interior, while the coast enjoys clearer weather. The nation's mixed capitalist economy boasts a 3.5% GDP growth rate, with key industries including textiles, food and beverages, chemicals, and tourism. With a population of approximately 39.2 million, Spain's ethnic makeup is primarily Mediterranean and Nordic, and 99% of its citizens identify as Roman Catholic. Major languages include Castilian Spanish, Catalan, and Galician.

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SPAIN

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  1. SPAIN Jason Lawhorn Monday, Oct. 2nd 2006

  2. Geography • Geographic coordinates: 40 00 N, 4 00 W • Climate: temperate; hot summers and cold winters on interior. Partly cloudy and clear on coast. • Terrain: large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills.

  3. Economy • Mixed Capitalist Economy • GDP—real growth rate: 3.5% • Industries: textiles and apparel (including footwear), food and beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicals, shipbuilding, automobiles, machine tools, tourism • Currency: 1 peseta (Pta) = 100 centimos

  4. People • Population: 39,167,744 (July 1999 est.) • Ethnic groups: composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types • Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1 • Languages: Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%

  5. History • Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. • War with Spain was declared in 1898. • Treaty of Paris was signed in 1898.

  6. References • http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769979.html • http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId=227036 • http://www.photius.com/wfb1999/spain/spain_people.html

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