country project by AVERY MEREDITH https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z en-us 2016-05-31 18:15:56 UTC 2026-04-28 03:47:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/earth.jpg Map 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113223051 Geographic map of Spain.https://www.google.com/search?q=map%20of%20spain&rlz=1CADEAA_enUS688US689&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiji9WVj_vMAhVTHGMKHZMMA3sQ_AUIBygC&safe=active&ssui=on#safe=active&tbm=isch&q=map+of+spain&chips=q:map+of+spain,g_2:geographic&imgrc=cV7AGj1mycZE5M%3A]]> 2016-05-31 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113223051 Map 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113223554 Map of Europe. Spain is located there.  https://www.google.com/search?q=map%20of%20europe&rlz=1CADEAA_enUS688US689&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjkhpbqjvvMAhUG6mMKHQ71D8EQ_AUIBygC&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=lkRY5Lz3zOm_vM%3A]]> 2016-05-31 18:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113223554 Official language of spain 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113235742 Spanish is the official language of Spain.  https://www.google.com/?ion=1#safe=active&q=the+official+language+of+spain]]> 2016-05-31 20:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113235742 Type Of Government 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113236839 Spain is a constitutional monarchy whose government is defined by the Constitution of Spain ; The Monarchy of Spain holds the constitutional head of state, which has no executive role, other than appointing officials, requiring reports of official activities and representing Spain at formal and ceremonial occasions. The king is also the commander in chief of the Spanish Armed Forces.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Spain

]]> 2016-05-31 20:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113236839 note 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113237569 A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written (i.e., codified), unwritten (i.e., uncodified) or blended constitution.
https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#safe=active&q=constitutional+monarchy]]> 2016-05-31 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113237569 comparing spain to the U.S 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113375329   Spain is 194,845 mi² 
 United States is 2,959,064 square miles 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
http://www.ifitweremyhome.com/compare/US/ES]]> 2016-06-01 18:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113375329 Some Spain History 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113375918 Prior to the Second World War, Spain suffered a devastating civil war and came under the rule of an authoritarian government, which oversaw a period of stagnation that was followed by a surge in the growth of the economy. Eventually democracy was peacefully restored in the form of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Spain joined the European Union, experiencing a cultural renaissance and steady economic growth.]]> 2016-06-01 18:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113375918 Spain's Top 10 Imports 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113377850 The following product groups represent the highest dollar value in Spain’s import purchases during 2015. Also shown is the percentage share each product category represents in terms of overall imports into Spain.
  1. Oil: US$43.1 billion (13.8% of total Spanish imports)
  2. Vehicles: $40.3 billion (12.9%)
  3. Machines, engines, pumps: $30 billion (9.6%)
  4. Electronic equipment: $24.7 billion (7.9%)
  5. Pharmaceuticals: $15.2 billion (4.9%)
  6. Plastics: $11 billion (3.5%)
  7. Organic chemicals: $9.6 billion (3.1%)
  8. Clothing (not knit or crochet): $8.7 billion (2.8%)
  9. Iron and steel: $8.6 billion (2.8%)
  10. Medical, technical equipment: $7.8 billion (2.5%)
Imported vehicles had the fastest-growing increase in value.
http://www.worldstopexports.com/spains-top-10-imports/
]]> 2016-06-01 18:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113377850 Government 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646180 Spain is a constitutional monarchy governed under the constitution of 1978. The hereditary monarch, who is the head of state, may ratify laws, dissolve the legislature, and propose candidates for the office of prime minister; he is also head of the armed forces. The prime minister ( presidente ) is the head of government. The king proposes the prime minister, who must be approved by the legislature. Spain has a bicameral legislature, the Cortes ( Las Cortes Generales ), or National Assembly. Members of the 350-seat Congress of Deputies are elected by popular vote. Of the 259 members of the Senate, 208 are directly elected, while 51 are appointed by regional legislatures. All legislators serve four-year terms. Administratively, the country is divided into 17 regions (autonomous communities) and 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla). Each of the autonomous communities has its own parliament and regional government.
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/world/spain-government.html]]> 2016-06-03 20:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646180 Exotic Animals In Spain 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646592 The Chameleon
Chameleons are similar to lizards, but have some major differences. One of the chameleon's most distinguishable features is its ability to change color.
http://kksummerinspain.weebly.com/exotic-animals.html
]]> 2016-06-03 20:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646592 Exotic Animals In Spain 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646718 Spanish Ibex
The Spanish ibex is native to the Iberian 
Peninsula. At first, there were four "subspecies" 
of ibex, but over time, two became extinct.  http://kksummerinspain.weebly.com/exotic-animals.html
]]> 2016-06-03 20:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646718 Exotic Animals In Spain 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646724 Monk Seal
The monk seal is the only earless seal in that is found in a tropical climate. The monk seal is extremely endangered, close to extinction. The Mediterranean Sea is one of only two places in the world that you might be able to see a monk seal.  http://kksummerinspain.weebly.com/exotic-animals.html
]]> 2016-06-03 20:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113646724 More Exotic Animals in Spain 0507734 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113647866 http://lntreasures.com/spain.html]]> 2016-06-03 20:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113647866 tourist attractions 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113648026 The Aqueduct of Segovia is one of the best-preserved monuments left by the Romans in Spain. The ancient aqueduct carries water 16 km (10 miles) from the Frío River to Segovia and was built of some 24,000 massive granite blocks without the use of mortar. Probably constructed around 50 AD it still provided water to the city in the 20th century.
http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-spain/]]> 2016-06-03 20:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113648026 tourist attractions 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113648110 The Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, and one of Spain’s most visited tourist attractions. It’s a design by Antoni Gaudí, a Catalan architect who worked on this project for almost 40 years until his death in 1926. The construction of the basilica began in 1882 and still as yet not finished  http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-spain/]]> 2016-06-03 20:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113648110 National Parks 0507734 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113851440 National Park de Ordesa & Monte Perdido, Aragón, Huesca was declared a World Heritage site in 1997 by the UNESCO.

]]> 2016-06-06 20:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113851440 National Parks 0507734 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113851721 National Park Sierra Nevada, Granada & Almería
It was declared a national park on 14 January 1999.]]> 2016-06-06 20:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113851721 Festival : Jerez Horse Fair 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113852928 The "Feria Del Caballo" was started by gypsies who made money by showing their horses at the Jerez fairs. It is very popular today.
http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/festivals/jerez-horse-fair/]]> 2016-06-06 20:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113852928 More National Parks 0507734 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854139 https://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/spains-top-ten/12944/SPAINS-TOP-10---National-Parks.aspx]]> 2016-06-06 20:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854139 Jerez Horse Fair 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854149 2016-06-06 20:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854149 jerez horse Fair 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854205 2016-06-06 20:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113854205 Religion   0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113989599 The main religion in Spain is Roman Catholics although different beliefs are accepted.  There are many cathedrals.]]> 2016-06-07 19:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113989599 Equality between men and women 0507734 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113989965 2016-06-07 19:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113989965 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113990258 2016-06-07 19:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113990258 Customs 0505184 https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113990326 2016-06-07 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/0505184/p21s8r0kqk1z/wish/113990326