General Info. Spain Flashcards
(25 cards)
How many nations does Spain border?
4
What 4 nations border Spain?
- France
- Portugal
- Andorra
- Gibraltar
What is the name of the mountain range between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
True or False: Spain is the 2nd most mountainous country in Europe.
TRUE
Just one behind Switzerland.
What is the tallest mountain in Spain?
Mount Teide (Canary Islands)
What are the central plains of Spain called?
Meseta
What are the 2 corridors of communication between France and Spain?
- Port Bou
- Irun
What are Spain’s 3 most important rivers?
- Ebro
- Duero
- Guadalivir
How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
17
Where are Spain’s only 2 autonomous communities NOT on the mainland?
- Balearic Islands
- Canary Islands
What are the official languages of Spain?
- Spanish
- Basque
- Catalan
- Galician
True or False: Spain has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe.
TRUE
__% of Spaniards are Catholic.
75%
__% of Spaniards are Atheists.
20%
__% of Spaniards are Muslim.
3%
What are Spain’s 5 Major Cities?
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Sevilla
- Malaga
- Valencia
Most immigrants to Spain come from:
Latin America
In what year did Spain join EU?
1986
In what year did Spain join the Schengen Free Travel Agreement
1994
What is the pejorative term for those who don’t go to school or work?
Ninis
Spain is a constitutional monarchy since:
1978 (Franco’s Death)
Explain how Spain’s government is hybrid?
Because after Franco’s death, the central government, though still in Madrid, gave greater autonomy to the autonomous communities, even allowing them their own governments.
Who is the current head of state of Spain?
King Félipe VI
Who is the current Spanish president?
Pedro Sanchez (since 2008)
