conventional long name Kingdom of Spain common name Spain image flag Flag of Spain.svg image coat ... Location Spain EU Europe.png national motto lang la Plus ultra motto Plus Ultra spaces 2 small Latin ... In some autonomous communities of Spain autonomous communities , Catalan language Catalan , Valencian ... leader title1 Spanish monarchy King leader title2 Prime Minister of Spain Prime Minister leader name1 Juan Carlos I of Spain Juan Carlos I leader name2 Jos Luis Rodr guez Zapatero Spanish Socialist Workers Party PSOE legislature Cortes Generales upper house Senate of Spain Senate lower house Congress of Deputies of Spain Congress of Deputies sovereignty type Formation sovereignty note 16th century ... Catholic Monarchs 1479 established event3 spaces 2 De facto established date3 Charles I of Spain ... Population Figures of Spain. Population on the 1 April 2010 publisher Instituto Nacional de ... .&br 1&c 184&s NGDPD 2CNGDPDPC 2CPPPGDP 2CPPPPC 2CLP&grp 0&a &pr.x 39&pr.y 11 title Spain publisher ... numbers in Spain 34 Spain IPAc en en us Spain.ogg s p e n respell spayn lang es Espa a , IPA es es pa a pron Es Espa a.ogg , officially the Kingdom of Spain lang es Reino de Espa a ref group note In Spain, Languages of Spain other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate Indigenous ... or Minority Languages . In each of these, Spain s official name is as follows lang an Reino d ... Espa a lang ext R inu d Espa a lang oc Reialme d Espanha ref , ref The term Kingdom of Spain Reino ... he Government always uses the name Kingdom of Spain when signing documents, treaties and pacts ... Europe southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula . ref group note The Constitution of Spain ... Espa a Spain , Estado espa ol Spanish State and Naci n espa ola Spanish Nation are used interchangeably ... Spain and Kingdom of Spain are equally valid to designate the Spain in international treaties... ref ... the African coast, and two Autonomous cities of Spain autonomous cities in North Africa , Ceuta and Melilla ... more details
Regions of Spain can refer to The autonomous communities of Spain , first level political subdivisions of Spain A Spanish constitutional designation of certain autonomous communities see nationalities and regions of Spain The historic regions of Spain under the 1833 territorial division of Spain See also Nationalisms and regionalisms of Spain disamb ... more details
Holiday in Spain can refer to Holiday in Spain album , a 1999 music album by Machine Translations Holiday in Spain , a 2004 song by Counting Crows and Bl f disambig ... more details
Espejo is a municipality in the Province of C rdoba Spain province of C rdoba , Spain . Municipalities in C rdoba coord missing Spain Category Municipalities in C rdoba Andalusia geo stub ... more details
Lady of Spain may refer to Lady of Spain song Lady of Spain song , a 1931 song popularized in 1952 by Eddie Fisher Lady of Spain album Lady of Spain album , an album by organist Ethel Smith organist Ethel Smith disambig ... more details
Nationalities of Spain can refer to A Spanish constitutional designation of certain subnational political entities see nationalities and regions of Spain Some of the spaniards, who can be said to be of various Spanish people Spain s nationalities nationalities A member of a foreign nationality living in Spain. See also Nationalisms and regionalisms of Spain disamb ... more details
Spain may refer to Spain , a European country Spain European Parliament constituency the Spanish State , referring to the government of Spain under Francisco Franco Spain band , a 1990s American jazz rock band Spain composition Spain composition , a 1971 instrumental jazz fusion composition Spain album Spain album , by Between the Trees Spain Rodriguez , an underground cartoonist, best known for his character Trashman Port of Spain , the capital of Trinidad and Tobago Spain, South Dakota , an unincorporated community in the US state of South Dakota. Iberian Peninsula Spain , Middle Ages medieval name of all the Iberian Peninsula , including, not only the modern Spain, but also Portugal , Andorra and Gibraltar . Citation needed date September 2009 Spain surname , a surname English, French, Norman and Irish in origin, but linked to ex patriots or colonialists from SpainSpain, a minor character in the manga Hetalia See also Spain sports teams listed in Category National sports teams of Spain disambig ja ... more details
Philip of Spain is the name of several Spanish monarchs Philip I of Castile or Philip I of Spain 1478 1506 Philip II of Spain 1527 1598 Philip III of Spain 1578 1621 Philip IV of Spain 1605 1665 Philip V of Spain 1683 1746 Felipe, Prince of Asturias or Philip VI of Spain born 1968 hndis ... more details
Isabel of Spain is the name of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain , arch duchess of the Netherlands 1566 1633 Isabel II of Spain 1830 1904 Isabella of Habsburg 1501 1526 hndis fr Isabelle d Espagne ... more details
Mercedes of Spain may refer to Mercedes of Orl ans , queen consort of Spain Mercedes, Princess of Asturias , heiress presumptive of Spain Princess Maria Mercedes of Bourbon Two Sicilies , Countess of Barcelona, mother of King Juan Carlos hndis ... more details
double image right Flag of Spain.svg 180 Escudo de Espa a mazonado .svg 120 The Flag of Spain The Coat of arms of Spain Image LocationSpain.svg thumb The location of Spain Image SpainOMC.png thumb An enlargeable map of the Kingdom of Spain See also List of Spain related topics The Kingdom of Spain ref ... Espa a Spain , Estado espa ol Spanish State and Naci n espa ola Spanish Nation are used interchangeably ... Spain and Kingdom of Spain are equally valid to designate the Spanish State in international treaties ... the world factbook geos sp.html title Spain work The World Factbook publisher United States Central Intelligence Agency accessdate July 23, 2009 ref The people of Spain often refer to their country ..., the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two Autonomous cities of Spain ... km , Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe behind France and with an average altitude of 650 m, the second highest country in Europe behind Switzerland . Spain is a constitutional ... outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Spain TOC limit limit 2 General reference Image Spain CIA WFB Map.png thumb An enlargeable basic map of Spain International Phonetic Alphabet Pronunciation Common English country name Spain Official English country name The Kingdom of Spain or Spain Common endonym List of countries and capitals in native languages Espa a Official ... Etymology Name of Spain International rankings of Spain ISO country codes ES, ESP, 724 ISO region codes See ISO 3166 2 ES Internet country code top level domain .es Geography of Spain Image Spain topography.png thumb An enlargeable topographic map of Spain Main Geography of SpainSpain is a Country ... Islands Western European Time UTC 00 , Western European Summer Time UTC 01 Rest of Spain Central European Time UTC 01 , Central European Summer Time UTC 02 Extreme points of Spain High Teide on Tenerife ... Spain Low North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea 0 m Land boundaries 1,918 km Flag Portugal ... more details
refer Isabella, Princess of Asturias disambiguation Isabella of Castile disambiguation Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain 1566 1633 Mar a Isabella of Spain 1789 1848 Isabella II of Spain 1830 1904 , first and so far only queen regnant of Spain hndis de Isabella von Spanien ... more details
Year in Spain 1783 This article is about the particular significance of the year 1783 to Spain and Spanish people its people . Incumbents King of Spain Charles III of Spain Queen Consort Maria Amalia of Saxony Events January 20 Preliminary peace treaty signed between England and Spain February 3 Spain recognizes the United States of America November 24 Royal Cedula of Population Notable deaths March 2 Francisco Salzillo , sculptor June 1 Domingo Elizondo , soldier Spain year nav Category 1783 in Spain ... more details
Paradas is a municipality in the province of Seville , Spain . Municipalities in Seville coord missing Spain Category Municipalities in Seville andalusia geo stub es Paradas ... more details
Margaret of Spain may refer to Margaret of Austria 1584 1611 , Queen of Spain as wife of Philip III of Spain and sister of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor Margaret Theresa of Spain 1651 1673 , daughter of Philip IV of Spain Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria born 1939 , sister of Juan Carlos I of Spain hndis fr Marguerite d Espagne ... more details
Infobox family name name Spain image imagesize 200 px caption pronunciation Spain meaning derived from Gaelic Spainneach meaning Spanish language Spanish , Old French espine meaning thorn bush region England , Wales Normandy , France southern Ireland origin English language English , Norman language Norman in Eure , French language French , Irish language Irish related names paignes, de Espaigne, Espinay, Spane, Spainneach, Spaigne, Spayne, de Hispana, Spaine footnotes ref http www.ancestry.com facts Spain family history.ashx Spain Surname ref ref http www.surnamedb.com Surname Spain ixzz0s1vbeZsz Spain Surname ref ref http www.4crests.com spain coat of arms.html Spain Surname ref Spain a surname English language English , Norman language Norman , French language French , Irish language Irish in origin, but linked to ex patriots, or colonialists, who either had origins in Spain or had spent a significant amount of time there. The evolution of the name came about when the government of each European country introduced personal taxation, known as Poll Tax in England ref http www.surnamedb.com Surname Spain ixzz0s1vbeZsz Spain Surname Bot generated title ref , and surnames became necessary for record keeping. Earliest usage The earliest recorded use of the surname in the form of de Espaigne is from 1179 in the Pipe Rolls of Essex during the reign of King Henry II in the form of Esp ine ... in the form of Spane is from 1302 in Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in the form of Spaigne is from ... of Spain is from 1697 in the Recordings from London Church Registers People Please do not add anyone not notable enough for their own Wikipedia article to this list M l Esp ine Douglas Spain born 1974 , American film and television actor Frances Lander Spain Francis Spain Frank K. Spain James W. Spain 1926 2008 , American Foreign Service Karl Spain Ken Spain Mark Spain Nancy Spain Patrick Spain Robert Hitchcock Spain W.J. Spain See also Moors Spanish Armada Black Irish Black Scottish Notes ... more details
Image Roundel of the Spanish Air Force.svg thumb right 200px Cockade of Spain Image Los duques de Osuna y sus hijos.jpg thumb 230px The Family of the Duke of Osuna .The red cockade is on his tricorne under the arm. , 1788 Museo del Prado . The Cockade of Spain is a national symbol that arose after the French revolution , by pleating a golden pin over the former red ribbon,colors of the ancient Royal Bend of Castile . The resulting insignia is a circle that symbolizes the colors of the Flag of Spain Spanish flag Red and Yellow , being carried as individual representation in case of distinctions or prizes or by other types of events. At the moment it is not used in Spain, except for the identification of Spanish Armed Forces aircraft. Image EADS CASA C 101 ILA2002.jpg thumb 300px right CASA C 101 Aviojet with the cockade painted on the fuselage DEFAULTSORT Cockade Of Spain Category National symbols of SpainSpain stub es Escarapela de Espa a ... more details
unreferenced date September 2010 Spain is not a traditionally Orthodox country, as after the Great Schism of 1054 the Spanish Christians at that time controlling the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula remained in the Catholic sphere of influence. The number of Orthodox adherents in the country began to increase in the early 1990 s, when Spain experienced an influx of migrant workers from Eastern Europe. The dominant nationality among Spanish Orthodox adherents is Romania Romanian as many as 1 million people , with Bulgarians, Russians, Ukrainians, Moldovans, and others bringing the total to about 1.5 million. See also Religion in Spain Orthodox Christianity in Europe Category Religion in Spain Category Christianity in Spain Category Christianity in Europe Category Eastern Orthodoxy by country Spain Christianity stub Spain stub ... more details
Hinduism is a minority religion in Spain . The Indian community as a percentage of a population of 40 million is again only 0.04 at perhaps 30,000. Most Indians originally travelled to Spain from Africa , while others came from India and even Japan and Southeast Asia. Sindhi traders and shopkeepers thrived ... of import and foreign exchange restrictions in Spain after World War II. They conducted a brisk ... scatering to the tourist trade http indiandiaspora.nic.in diasporapdf chapter11.pdf Hindus in SpainSpain has recognized three entities of Hinduism http www.state.gov g drl rls irf 2006 71409.htm IRF 2006, SpainSpain is home to an estimated 25,000 Hindus of Indian Diaspora as reported in Hinduism ... organisations in Spain. Indians in Spain By the mid seventies, there were over 200 Indian trading ... Businessmen. The Indian community in Spain enjoys a good reputation. Indians are considered hard ... Hindu Temples in Spain Hindu Temple in Valencia, Spain Valencia , located in the central Plaza del Patriarca ... Today One ISKCON Krishna Temple is located near Plaza Espania, Madrid, Spain. Hindu Associations in Spain ASSOCIATION HINDU TENERFI SUR, C BARRANQUILLO NO. 2, Foto America Los Cristianos, ARONA TENERIFE 38650 , SPAIN ASOCIACION HINDU DE VALENCIA, Pasaje Dr. Serra, 3 Pta. 1 y 2, VALENCIA, SPAIN http moia.gov.in showsublink.asp?sublinkid 235 Hindu Associations in Spain Links http www.hinduismtoday.com archives 2003 7 9 06 08 diaspora.shtml Artha and Dharma in Spain, Spain is home to an estimated ... Temple in Valencia, Spain http www.state.gov g drl rls irf 2006 71409.htm IRF 2006, Spain http www.elfaroceutamelilla.com New Temple Rises in CEUTA, Spain http moia.gov.in showsublink.asp?sublinkid 235 Indian Hindu Associations in Spain http www.littleindia.com news 132 ARTICLE 1346 2006 10 12.html Overseas Indian Population 2001 including Spain Hinduism in Europe Category Hinduism by country Spain Category Hinduism in Europe Spain Category Religion in Spain ... more details
Infobox Ethnic group group Armenians in Spain pop 40,000 45,000 ref hy icon http www.armtown.com news am azg 20071206 2007120610 ... in armtown.com ref popplace Madrid , Barcelona 10,000 12,000 , Seville and Valencia, Spain Valencia languages Armenian Language Armenian , Spanish Language Spanish , Persian language Persian , Arabic language Arabic religions Armenian Apostolic Church Armenian Apostolic , Armenian Catholic Church Armenian Catholic , Armenian Evangelical Church Evangelical and Protestant related Armenians Armenian , Hamshenis , Cherkesogai groups Armenians in Spain refers to ethnic Armenians living in Spain . They number around 1,000. ref http www.armeniadiaspora.com population.html ArmenianDiaspora website ref According to Instituto Nacional de Estad stica Spain Instituto Nacional de Estad stica in Spain are 9,582 people who were born in Armenia . ref http www.ine.es jaxi tabla.do Instituto Nacional de Estad stica. Revisi n del Padr n municipal 2007. Datos a nivel nacional, comunidad aut noma y provincia. ref Armenians entered Spain after Armenian Genocide and also Iranian Revolution and Lebanese Civil War , the latter as Iranian Armenians Iranians and Armenians in Lebanon Lebanese . The Armenians live mainly in Madrid , Barcelona , Seville and Valencia, Spain Valencia . Most Armenian Spaniards speak Spanish language Spanish , while others can speak Armenian language Armenian and those whose ancestors came from Iran and Lebanon may speak Persian language Persian and Lebanese Arabic Arabic . Though, most of the Armenians in Spain belong to the Armenian Orthodox Church . See also Armenian Spanish relations ... Armenian Association of Alicante http www.ian.cc IAN Spanish speaking website of Armenians from Spain and Latin America References Reflist Immigration to Spain Armenian diaspora Category Armenian diaspora Spain Category Ethnic groups in SpainSpain stub ... more details
Infobox River river name Guadalupe River image name caption origin Guadalupe C ceres Guadalupe C ceres, Spain C ceres mouth Peloche Badajoz province Badajoz basin countries Spain length 92.658 km elevation discharge watershed The Guadalupe or Guadalupejo River is a tributary of the Guadiana , in Spain . It gave its name to the town of Guadalupe C ceres Guadalupe , and by extension to the monastery of Santa Mar a de Guadalupe . The name derives from the Arabic word for valley or river wadi and the Latin word lupus , meaning wolf . ref http www.riverfronttimes.com 2007 01 03 news the mexican explains why our lady of guadalupe is muslim sorta St. Louis News The Mexican explains why Our Lady of Guadalupe is Muslim, sorta Bot generated title ref Notes reflist See also List of rivers of Spain coord missing Spain Category Rivers of Spain Extremadura geo stub es R o Guadalupe nn Guadalupe i Spania ... more details
PoliticsES Spain is a constitutional monarchy whose government is defined by the Constitution of Spain . This was approved by a general referendum of the people of Spain in 1978. The final interpretation of the Constitution, in the case of dispute, is the business of the Constitutional Court of Spain . There are three main institutions known as the Cortes Generales which are legally independent The Congress of Deputies Spain general assembly of representatives whose controlling faction forms an executive ... with Spanish and European law . Head of State The Monarchy of Spain holds the constitutional head ... activities and representing Spain at formal and ceremonial occasions. The king is also the commander ... attempt in February 1981. The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Juan Carlos I has held this position since ... Fern ndez . Heads of Government Prime Minister of Spain President of the Government sometimes misleadingly ... of Interior and First Vice President Spain First Vice President Alfredo P rez Rubalcaba , elected 21 October 2010. Second Vice President Spain Second Vice President and Minister of Economy and Finance Spain Minister of Economy and Finance Elena Salgado , elected 14 March 2004. Third Vice President and Local government Spain Minister for Territorial Policy Manuel Chaves Gonz lez , elected April 2009. Cabinet Council of Ministers of Spain Council of Ministers Spanish Consejo de Ministros designated by the president. Logo This is the official logo of the Government of Spain In the left the European Union and Spanish flags, in the center the coat of arms of Spain and written in black Gobierno de Espa a , in English Government of Spain and in the right side the building that represents the official house of the Prime Minister of Spain, La Moncloa and where press conferences are given and the Council of Ministers meets. File Government Spain logo.gif File MinisterioEconom aHacienda.svg ... of Europe DEFAULTSORT Government Of Spain Category Government of Spain Spanish government Spain stub ... more details
Bonanza is a port in the city of Sanl car de Barrameda , in the province of C diz province C diz and the autonomous community community of Andalusia , Spain . Fiction Neal Stephenson named half of his novel The Confusion after the port, and had a character describe it as functioning as a chief treasure port of Spain until 1686, and as losing to C diz most of what would earlier have been part of its trade, due to the combined effects of increasing vessel draft hull draft and of sedimentation at the River delta mouth the river Guadalquivir . Andalusia geo stub coord missing Spain Category Ports and harbours of Spain es Puerto de Sanl car ... more details
Year in Spain 1626 Events in the year 1626 in Spain . Incumbents Empty section date September 2010 Events Empty section date September 2010 Art & Literature File Quevedo El Buscon 1626.JPG thumb El Busc n , 1626 cover El Busc n by Francisco de Quevedo is published without Quevedo s permission. Previously, it had circulated in manuscript form. Births Empty section date September 2010 Deaths October 2 &ndash Diego Sarmiento de Acu a, conde de Gondomar , Spanish diplomat b. 1567 References Reflist Spain year nav Category 1626 in Spain ... more details
Year in Spain 1580 Events in the year 1580 in Spain . Incumbents Empty section date September 2010 Events Empty section date September 2010 Art & Literature Empty section date September 2010 Births September 14 &ndash Francisco de Quevedo ref http www.elpais.com articulo cultura carta Quevedo permite fijar fecha exacta nacimiento elpepucul 20080731elpepucul 5 Tes Una carta de Quevedo permite fijar la fecha exacta de su nacimiento ref , nobleman, politician and writer d. 1645 Deaths Empty section date September 2010 References Reflist Spain year nav Category 1580 in Spain ... more details
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