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title: France–Spain relations

text: against the terrorist-separatist group ETA, who fought for an independent Basque Country with land from both countries. The entire mainlands of both Gaul and Hispania were possessions of the Roman Empire. While the term "Spain" may be improper when used to refer to France–Spain relations before the union of the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in 1516, there has always been important relations between what are now France and Spain. One important feature of those early relations was that Catalonia & Navarre fought shoulder to shoulder with Frankish Kings (during the Carolingian dynasty), to protect Europe from

title: Spain

text: replaced him with the PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez, thus bringing socialists back to power after 7 years. At , Spain is the world's fifty-second largest country and Europe's fourth largest country. It is some smaller than France and larger than the US state of California. Mount Teide (Tenerife) is the highest mountain peak in Spain and is the third largest volcano in the world from its base. Spain is a transcontinental country, having territory in both Europe and Africa. Spain lies between latitudes 26° and 44° N, and longitudes 19° W and 5° E. On the west, Spain is bordered

title: Spain

text: people attending every year. Other festivals include: La Tomatina tomato festival in Buñol, Valencia, the carnivals in the Canary Islands, the Falles in Valencia or the Holy Week in Andalusia and Castile and León. Spain Spain ( ), officially the Kingdom of Spain (), is a country mostly located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Its territory also includes two archipelagoes: the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla make Spain the only European country to have a physical border with an African country (Morocco).

title: Spain

text: Spain Spain ( ), officially the Kingdom of Spain (), is a country mostly located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Its territory also includes two archipelagoes: the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla make Spain the only European country to have a physical border with an African country (Morocco). Several small islands in the Alboran Sea are also part of Spanish territory. The country's mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with

title: Spain

text: Gibraltar; to the north and northeast by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west and northwest by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. With an area of , Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe, the second largest country in Western Europe and the European Union, and the fourth largest country in the European continent. By population, Spain is the sixth largest in Europe and the fifth in the European Union. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga and Bilbao. Modern humans first arrived in the Iberian

title: Spain

text: number of uninhabited islands on the Mediterranean side of the Strait of Gibraltar, known as ("places of sovereignty", or territories under Spanish sovereignty), such as the Chafarinas Islands and Alhucemas. The peninsula of Vélez de la Gomera is also regarded as a "plaza de soberanía". The isle of Alborán, located in the Mediterranean between Spain and North Africa, is also administered by Spain, specifically by the municipality of Almería, Andalusia. The little Pheasant Island in the River Bidasoa is a Spanish-French condominium. Largest inhabited islands of Spain: Mainland Spain is a mountainous country, dominated by high plateaus and mountain chains.

title: León, Spain

text: of sunshine throughout the year. León Airport (IATA: LEN) is located approximately 6 kilometres away from the city centre, in the neighbouring town of La Virgen del Camino/Valverde de la Virgen. It offers mostly domestic flights within the country, as well as flights to and from Paris, France. Currently two Spanish airlines operate in it: Iberia/Air Nostrum and Air Europa. They offer flights from and to Madrid, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Valencia, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Tenerife, Spain and Paris, France. During the summer months the number of available destinations increases, and flights are also offered from and to Ibiza,

title: Spain

text: 1492, Muslims did not live in Spain for centuries. Late 19th-century colonial expansion in northwestern Africa gave a number of residents in Spanish Morocco and Western Sahara full citizenship. Their ranks have since been bolstered by recent immigration, especially from Morocco and Algeria. Judaism was practically non-existent in Spain from the 1492 expulsion until the 19th century, when Jews were again permitted to enter the country. Currently there are around 62,000 Jews in Spain, or 0.14% of the total population. Most are arrivals in the past century, while some are descendants of earlier Spanish Jews. Approximately 80,000 Jews are thought

title: Spain

text: in 133 congregations in all regions of the country and has a temple in the Moratalaz District of Madrid. A study made by the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain demonstrated that there were about 1,700,000 inhabitants of Muslim background living in Spain , accounting for 3–4% of the total population of Spain. The vast majority was composed of immigrants and descendants originating from Morocco and other African countries. More than 514,000 (30%) of them had Spanish nationality. The recent waves of immigration have also led to an increasing number of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Muslims. After the Reconquista in

title: Spain

text: as the war became known in Spain, gave added impetus to the Generation of '98 who were conducting an analysis of the country. Although the period around the turn of the century was one of increasing prosperity, the 20th century brought little peace; Spain played a minor part in the scramble for Africa, with the colonisation of Western Sahara, Spanish Morocco and Equatorial Guinea. It remained neutral during World War I (see Spain in World War I). The heavy losses suffered during the Rif War in Morocco brought discredit to the government and undermined the monarchy. After a period of

title: Tourism in Spain

text: Tourism in Spain Tourism in Spain is the 3rd major contributor to national economic life after the industrial and the business/banking sectors, contributing about 10-11% of Spain's GDP. Ever since the 1960s and 1970s, the country has been a popular destination for summer holidays, especially with large numbers of tourists from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Benelux, and the United States, among others. Accordingly, Spain's foreign tourist industry has grown into the second-biggest in the world. In 2017, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, recording 82 million tourists which marked the fifth consecutive year

title: Geography of Spain

text: with Gibraltar); to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. With an area of 504,030 km, Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe, the second largest country in Western Europe (behind France) and the fourth largest country in the European continent (behind Russia, Ukraine and France). It has an average altitude of 650 m. Its total area is of which is land and is water. Spain lies between latitudes 36° and 44° N, and longitudes 19° W and 5° E. Its Atlantic coast is long. The

title: Tourism in Spain

text: name derives from Latin "insula maior", "larger island"; later "Maiorica", "the larger one" in comparison to Menorca, "the smaller one". Spain is a generally mountainous country, with well-known ski resorts located in several parts of the country, including the Pyrenees, the Sistema Central, the Sistema Ibérico and Sierra Nevada. For the most part, the main crest forms a massive divider between France and Spain, with the tiny country of Andorra sandwiched in between. The Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre have historically extended on both sides of the mountain range, with small northern portions now in France and

title: Armenia–Spain relations

text: when King John I of Castile died. Throughout the centuries, Armenians arrived to Spain escaping war and uncertainties in their home country. Some Armenians partook in the age of exploration for Spain in the late 1400s and early 1500s. During the Armenian Genocide in 1915, most Armenians did not travel Spain, but instead went to either France or former Spanish territories of Argentina and Uruguay. On 26 December 1991, Armenia regained independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 27 May 1992, Armenia and Spain established diplomatic relations. Since independence, over 20,000 Armenians have immigrated to Spain. In 2003,

title: Prostitution in Spain

text: and leave at night. Spain is a destination, source, and transit country for women and children subjected to sex trafficking. Women from Eastern Europe (particularly Romania and Bulgaria), South America (particularly Venezuela, Paraguay, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador), China, and Nigeria are subjected to sex trafficking in Spain. NGOs believe a large percentage of individuals in prostitution in Spain are trafficking victims. Spain has seen a rise in trafficking through the Western Mediterranean as traffickers shift routes from Libya to Morocco, where victims are moved by sea into southern Spain. Nigerian criminal networks recruit victims in migrant reception centers in Italy

title: Solar power in Spain

text: leader in concentrated solar power, accounting for almost a third of solar power installed capacity in the country, a much higher ratio than that for other countries as of 2017. Many large concentrated solar power stations remain active in Spain and may have provided some of the impetus for large CSP developments in neighboring Morocco. In 2017 Spain held large auctions for renewable energy capacity to be constructed by 2020: solar and wind projects each won 4 GW. Installed capacity grew rapidly until 2013. Since 2013 growth has been negligible in Spain, and the country has fallen behind many other

title: What a Country!

text: What a Country! What a Country! is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from September 27, 1986 to May 23, 1987. It was based on the 1977-1979 British sitcom "Mind Your Language". The series was intended as somewhat of a showcase for comedian Yakov Smirnoff, whose catchphrase provided the show's title. "What a Country!" is set in a class of recent immigrants to the United States who are trying to pass the citizenship test. Their teacher, Taylor Brown (played by Garrett M. Brown) is an American English language teacher, while the students include Nikolai (a Russian taxi driver), Laszlo

title: What Makes You Country

text: What Makes You Country What Makes You Country is the sixth studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on December 8, 2017 via Capitol Records Nashville. The album includes the singles "Light It Up", "Most People Are Good", "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset". and the title track. "The Guardian" reviewer Alexis Petridis rated the album 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "you'd have a hard time arguing that "What Makes You Country" doesn't feature some pretty bulletproof songwriting. If it sounds like mainstream pop in a pickup truck, that's partly because the melodies and structure are

title: What Makes You Country (song)

text: What Makes You Country (song) "What Makes You Country" is a song by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It is the fourth single from, and title track to, his sixth studio album "What Makes You Country". Bryan wrote the song with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley. "Taste of Country" writer Courtney Carr described the song as "an anthem of appreciation that celebrates the many, many different types of people who identify as country. In the song, Bryan makes it clear that we shouldn’t be worrying about what makes someone 'country'; rather, we should be celebrating our own unique lives."

title: The Abyss Surrounds Us

text: Guild selection. A sequel, "The Edges of the Abyss", was published 18 April 2017. The Abyss Surrounds Us The Abyss Surrounds Us is a 2016 young adult science fiction novel by Emily Skrutskie. The book features giant sea monsters, pirates, and rising ocean levels. Its plot centers on themes of loyalty, individual choice, and lesbian romance. It is the first in a planned duology. Cassandra "Cas" Leung has always expected to become a military trainer who works with the giant sea monsters called Reckoners, like her parents before her. During her first real mission, the Reckoner she's spent her entire

title: The Abyss Surrounds Us

text: The Abyss Surrounds Us The Abyss Surrounds Us is a 2016 young adult science fiction novel by Emily Skrutskie. The book features giant sea monsters, pirates, and rising ocean levels. Its plot centers on themes of loyalty, individual choice, and lesbian romance. It is the first in a planned duology. Cassandra "Cas" Leung has always expected to become a military trainer who works with the giant sea monsters called Reckoners, like her parents before her. During her first real mission, the Reckoner she's spent her entire life is killed, and she's captured by the notorious pirate Santa Elena. While Cas

title: What This Country Needs

text: liner notes Strings arranged by Dennis Burnside and performed by the Nashville String Machine. Contracted by Carl Gorodetzky. What This Country Needs What This Country Needs is a 1998 album released by country music artist Aaron Tippin. It was his first full studio album since switching from RCA Nashville to Lyric Street Records. The album includes three singles: "For You I Will", "I'm Leaving", and "Her", which respectively reached #6, #17, and #33 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 1999. The track "Sweetwater" was originally recorded by McBride & the Ride on

title: What This Country Needs

text: What This Country Needs What This Country Needs is a 1998 album released by country music artist Aaron Tippin. It was his first full studio album since switching from RCA Nashville to Lyric Street Records. The album includes three singles: "For You I Will", "I'm Leaving", and "Her", which respectively reached #6, #17, and #33 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 1999. The track "Sweetwater" was originally recorded by McBride & the Ride on their 1993 album "Hurry Sundown", and by Greg Holland on his 1994 album "Let Me Drive". Amalgamated from

title: What Makes You Country (song)

text: The song is an anthem with a central theme of identifying with country lifestyles. Bryan performed the song at the 2018 telecast of the Country Music Association awards, with accompaniment from Lindsay Ell, Ashley McBryde, Chris Janson, Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, and Cole Swindell. What Makes You Country (song) "What Makes You Country" is a song by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It is the fourth single from, and title track to, his sixth studio album "What Makes You Country". Bryan wrote the song with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley. "Taste of Country" writer Courtney Carr described the song

title: What a Country!

text: (a retired Hungarian doctor), Ali (a Pakistani), Robert (the son of a deposed African king), Maria (a housekeeper working for a rich Beverly Hills family), Victor (a Hispanic in love with Maria), Yung Hi (a shy Japanese woman) and Sheikh El Hamid (an Arabian sheikh). Gail Strickland initially played the character of Principal Joan Courtney, though she was replaced by Don Knotts during the series' run. The series aired a total of 26 episodes before being canceled. What a Country! What a Country! is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from September 27, 1986 to May 23, 1987. It

title: What Makes You Country

text: Bryan his fourth US number-one album. The album has sold 336,900 copies in the US as of November 2018. In Australia, the album entered at number six on the ARIA Albums Chart, becoming his second to reach the top 10 there after "Kill the Lights" (2015). What Makes You Country What Makes You Country is the sixth studio album by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released on December 8, 2017 via Capitol Records Nashville. The album includes the singles "Light It Up", "Most People Are Good", "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset". and the title track. "The Guardian" reviewer Alexis

title: Now That's What I Call Country

text: Now That's What I Call Country Now That's What I Call Country is a country music compilation album released on August 26, 2008. The album is the first in the (U.S.) Now! series to be composed exclusively of country music tracks. All of the tracks peaked inside the top 20 of the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart, 16 of which were top 5 hits with 5 of those reaching number one. The album debuted at number 1 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart and peaked at number 7 on the "Billboard" 200 in September 2008. The "Now That's What

title: Peruvians in Spain

text: foreign population in that country, "information disseminated by the National Institute of Statistics (INEI). Peruvians in Spain As of 2009, official statistics showed 137,154 Peruvians in Spain. In 2008, Wilbert Bendezú Carpio, the vice-president of the Parliament of the Andean Community of Nations, denounced what he described as racism, xenophobia, and unwarranted violence by Spanish police against Peruvian migrants. In just one year, the Peruvian colony in Spain decreased by 23.76%, a figure that places Peru as the country with the greatest dropout of official residents in that nation.From 109,639 official residents in Spain, as of January 1, 2013, to

title: Now That's What I Call Country

text: I Call Country" CD can also unlock free downloads for the following tracks: Now That's What I Call Country Now That's What I Call Country is a country music compilation album released on August 26, 2008. The album is the first in the (U.S.) Now! series to be composed exclusively of country music tracks. All of the tracks peaked inside the top 20 of the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart, 16 of which were top 5 hits with 5 of those reaching number one. The album debuted at number 1 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart and peaked at

title: What Makes You Country

text: up to the standard of the best stuff pumped out by Swedish hit manufacturers." A mixed-to-positive review came from "Variety" writer Chris Willman, who wrote that the album "suggests that Bryan has zero interest in fixing what ain't broke. It's a 15-song guidebook to What Makes Him Successful, filled with good-time drinking, better-time sex, a little bit of family, and no particular sadness that can't be cured as soon as a certain ex-girlfriend texts back." "What Makes You Country" debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 with 108,000 album-equivalent units, of which 99,000 were pure album sales, giving

title: Peruvians in Spain

text: Peruvians in Spain As of 2009, official statistics showed 137,154 Peruvians in Spain. In 2008, Wilbert Bendezú Carpio, the vice-president of the Parliament of the Andean Community of Nations, denounced what he described as racism, xenophobia, and unwarranted violence by Spanish police against Peruvian migrants. In just one year, the Peruvian colony in Spain decreased by 23.76%, a figure that places Peru as the country with the greatest dropout of official residents in that nation.From 109,639 official residents in Spain, as of January 1, 2013, to 83,583, as of January 1, 2014. That is, 26,055 fewer Peruvians are among the

title: The Abyss Surrounds Us

text: is expected to commit suicide with a cyanide pill, her captor – a pirate named Swift stops her and hauls her in front of Santa Elena. The pirate queen shows her a young Reckoner pup, ordering her to raise and train it. Cas tries to subvert Elena's manipulation, but her inexperience leads the pirate queen to outwit her, and her growing relationship with Swift offers a new vulnerability for Elena to exploit. 2016, US, Flux , Pub date 8 February 2016, Trade Paperback The novel received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. "The Abyss Surrounds Us" was a Junior Library

title: Niebla, Spain

text: Niebla, Spain Niebla is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia, southern Spain. It lies on the banks of the Rio Tinto, 30 km from Huelva and 60 km from Seville. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 4,200 inhabitants. A 2-km town wall surrounds the perimeter of the town. The Alcazar or castle dates mostly from the 15th century. Just outside the town a Roman bridge, still in use today, crosses the Rio Tinto. Niebla's history dates back 3,000 years. The town's early importance was due to the silver industry, exploited

title: Niebla, Spain

title: Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4

text: unique and fleeting moment in time." Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4 Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4 is an album from the "Now!" series released in the United States on June 14, 2011. Steve Leggett of Allmusic believes the fourth installment of the "Now That's What I Call Country" series proves that contemporary country radio is "filling the void that used to be occupied by classic pop and rock songs." The value of this collection and others in the series is that they zero in on a very specific period of time, "making a little

title: Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4

text: Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4 Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4 is an album from the "Now!" series released in the United States on June 14, 2011. Steve Leggett of Allmusic believes the fourth installment of the "Now That's What I Call Country" series proves that contemporary country radio is "filling the void that used to be occupied by classic pop and rock songs." The value of this collection and others in the series is that they zero in on a very specific period of time, "making a little music box of memories for that

title: Monarchy of Spain

text: political spectrum, and by regional separatists. As many as 22% of Spanish citizens feel that a republic would be the better form of government for Spain, while separatists and independence supporters in the Basque Country and Catalonia routinely protest the monarchy as the living symbol of a "united" Spain. Part of the left criticize the institution of monarchy as anachronistic, while the far right criticize King Juan Carlos personally because he has given his royal assent and tacit approval to what they perceive to be a liberal agenda in Spain and a secularism of Spanish life. The monarchy became subject

title: Miss Spain

text: of Miss Spain represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. The Miss Spain/Mundo represents her country at the Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant from Miss Spain is sent. In 2013 the official candidate will be selecting by Miss World Spain pageant, due to economic problems in Spain in 2011, the Miss España was bankruptcy. The Second Runner-up of Miss Spain represents her country at the Miss International. On occasion,

title: Freshwater fish of Spain

text: Almodóvar. “Freshwater Fish Introductions in Spain: Facts and Figures at the Beginning of the 21st Century.” "Journal of Fish Biology", vol. 59, Dec. 2001, pp. 323–31. "Wiley Online Library", doi:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2001.tb01393.x. Elvira, Benigno. “Conservation Status of Endemic Freshwater Fish in Spain.” "Biological Conservation", vol. 72, no. 2, Jan. 1995, pp. 129–36. "ScienceDirect", doi:10.1016/0006-3207(94)00076-3. Garcia-Marin, J. L., et al. “Management Implications of Genetic Differentiation between Native and Hatchery Populations of Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta) in Spain.” "Aquaculture", vol. 95, no. 3, June 1991, pp. 235–49. "ScienceDirect", doi:10.1016/0044-8486(91)90090-T. "List of Freshwater Fishes Reported from Spain", www.fishbase.org/Country/CountryChecklist.php?showAll=yes&what=list&trpp=50&c_code=724&cpresence=present&sortby=alpha&vhabitat=fresh. Freshwater fish of Spain This a list

title: Winkie Country

text: as belonging to Quadling Country. The west country of Oz is bordered at the northeast by the Gillikin Country and to the south by the Quadling Country. To the East lies the Emerald City and to the far east (beyond the Munchkin Country) as well as to the west, north and south (beyond the Quadling Country) of Winkie Country lies the Deadly Desert (which completely surrounds the Land of Oz). The Winkie Country is separated by the Deadly Desert from the underground Dominions of the Nome King. The Kingdom of Oogaboo, where items of value grow on trees, is separated

title: Provincial deputation (Spain)

text: council which in turn is elected from the judicial districts. The apportionment of deputies per province depends on population and is given as follows: Provincial deputation (Spain) A provincial deputation (Spanish: "diputación provincial") is the governing body of a province of Spain. There are provincial deputations in the provinces of the autonomous communities of Galicia, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencian Community, Castile and León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and Andalusia. Basque Country have what are known as "diputaciones forales" ("chartered" deputations), while in the Canary and Balearic Islands there are "cabildos" (councils) and "consejos insulares" (island councils) which perform functions similar to those

title: Provincial deputation (Spain)

text: Provincial deputation (Spain) A provincial deputation (Spanish: "diputación provincial") is the governing body of a province of Spain. There are provincial deputations in the provinces of the autonomous communities of Galicia, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencian Community, Castile and León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and Andalusia. Basque Country have what are known as "diputaciones forales" ("chartered" deputations), while in the Canary and Balearic Islands there are "cabildos" (councils) and "consejos insulares" (island councils) which perform functions similar to those of provincial deputations. Autonomous communities with only one province (Asturias, Cantabria, Community of Madrid, Murcia and La Rioja) and the Foral Community of Navarre,

title: Freemasonry in Spain

text: Lodge of England emerged. In 2011 the [[Grand Lodge of Spain]] (the largest Masonic group Spain, whose members comprise 3,000 of the 3,600 Masons estimated to live in the country, most of them Spanish, although there are also British and French) published the first Masonic Barometer, a snapshot of who they are and what they care about as members of this group. According to the abstract published by the daily [[El Pais]], "the result is that they are believers (32% declare themselves Christian, without pointing specifically to any of his confessions, and another 11.6% Roman Catholic), with strong, but varied

title: Freemasonry in Spain

text: [[Falange]]. However unlike what happened in the rest of the country this temple was never destroyed. Following the adoption of the [[Spanish Constitution of 1978|1978 Constitution]], Freemasonry was legalized in Spain on 19 May 1979 by a decision of Court of Administrative Litigation of the [[High Court]] which overturned a decision of the Directorate General of Internal Policies on 7 February that year which had outlawed the Grand Orient of Spain. The stated reason for the annulment was that ""the Directorate General of Internal Policy, in outlawing Spanish Regular Craft Masonry, exceeded the limited statutory power that the Constitution gives

title: Spain

text: the reduction emissions promised in the Kyoto Protocol for fighting climate change. In the period 1880-2000 more than half of the years have been qualified as dry or very dry. Spain is the country in Europe more exposed to climate change effects, according to Al Gore. Electricity from renewable sources in Spain represented 42.8% of electricity demand coverage during 2014. The country has a very large wind power capability built up over many years and is one of the world leaders in wind power generation. Spain also positioned itself as a European leader in Solar power, by 2007-2010 the country

title: Miss Spain

text: competition, events and cultural activities around the country, the new Miss Spain is selected. The winner of Miss Spain is sent to represent her country in Miss Universe. However, if Miss Spain is underage, a runner-up is sent to Miss Universe. Overall in these international pageants, Spain's success has been moderate with one Miss Universe title in 1974 and 3 Miss International titles in 1977, 1990 and 2008. After the inactivity of Miss Spain contest, the company Be Beautiful Spain, S.L. was created by Guillermo Escobar García, former worker of Miss Spain and who founded the contests Miss Spain Universe

title: Peninsular Spain

text: disregarding the other territories mentioned above. Peninsular Spain is the largest part of the country in area - 492,175 km² - and in population - 43,731,572. It contains 15 of the autonomous communities of Spain. Occupying the central part of Spain, it possesses much greater resources and better interior and exterior communications than other parts of the country. To redress this imbalance, Spanish residents outside the peninsula receive a State subsidy for transport to and from the peninsula. These are the municipalities with the highest population: Peninsular Spain Peninsular Spain refers to that part of Spanish territory located within the

title: What This Country Needs (Proctor and Bergman album)

text: which sticks out of Proctor's hip pocket) rather than tobacco. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Skits adapted from "TV or Not TV" This album was originally released on LP: It has been re-released on CD at least once: What This Country Needs (Proctor and Bergman album) What This Country Needs is the second comedy album by the duo Proctor and Bergman of the Firesign Theatre. It was originally released in September 1975 on Columbia Records, and was among the Firesign Theatre's last Columbia albums, along with "In the Next World, You're on Your Own" and "Forward Into The Past". It was recorded from a

text: Proctor and Peter Bergman wrote, which parodies Vice President Thomas R. Marshall's famous quote, "What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar". The song says what this country needs is "a good five-cent "joke"". The album's cover art mimics a cardboard cigar box lid, with a painting of Proctor dressed as a field worker in jean overalls and a straw hat, with Bergman dressed in a suit as the plantation owner. Proctor holds up a wad of cash, while Bergman holds a handful of cigars. The picture provides another joke, as the crop appears to be marijuana (some of

text: What This Country Needs (Proctor and Bergman album) What This Country Needs is the second comedy album by the duo Proctor and Bergman of the Firesign Theatre. It was originally released in September 1975 on Columbia Records, and was among the Firesign Theatre's last Columbia albums, along with "In the Next World, You're on Your Own" and "Forward Into The Past". It was recorded from a live performance at The Bottom Line which contained material adapted or re-used from their 1973 studio album "TV or Not TV", plus a few new sketches. The title is taken from a song Philip

title: Francoist Spain

text: economic power shift, a tide of mass emigration commenced to European countries and to lesser extent to South America. Emigration helped the regime in two ways: the country got rid of surplus population and the emigrants supplied the country with much needed monetary remittances. During the 1960s, Spain experienced further increases in wealth. International firms established their factories in Spain: salaries were low, taxes nearly nonexistent, strikes were forbidden, labour health or real state regulations were unheard of and Spain was virtually a virgin market. Spain became the second fastest-growing economy in the world, just behind Japan. The rapid development

title: Volleyball in Spain

text: de Voleibol"/"Copa de la Reina de Voleibol" (King's/Queen's Cup). The winners of the Superliga play against the winners of the Copa in the Supercopa de España de Voleibol (Super Cup). For a list of teams, see List of volleyball clubs in Spain The Spain national volleyball team represents the whole country, although there are unofficial autonomous community volleyball teams. Spain volleyball is played only in the summer. For a list of teams, see List of volleyball clubs in Spain The Spain women's national volleyball team represents the whole country, although there are unofficial autonomous community volleyball teams. Volleyball in Spain

title: Futsal in Spain

text: del Rey in the "Supercopa de España" (Super Cup). "As of 6 September 2017" For a list of teams, see List of futsal clubs in Spain The Spain national futsal team represents the whole country, and has twice won the World Championship and six times the UEFA Futsal Championship, which makes Spain the second international futsal power, after Brazil. For a list of teams, see List of futsal clubs in Spain The Spain women's national futsal team represents the whole country. Futsal in Spain The Spanish futsal league is divided into divisions. The top teams play in the "División de

title: Bryngarw Country Park

text: Bryngarw Country Park Bryngarw Country Park is made up of and is situated on the west bank of the Afon Garw, at the mouth of the Garw Valley in the Bridgend County Borough, Wales. The western boundary is marked by the Brynmenyn-Bettws road and the River Garw is its eastern boundary. 18 hectares of open meadowlands, which are the subject of grazing tenancy agreements and hence not open to the public, surrounds the Country Park. The Country Park and Bryngarw House occupies the remaining 30 hectares of the estate. Bryngarw House and its associated formal gardens (including the lawn, shrubbery,

title: Serbia–Spain relations

text: Serbia–Spain relations Serbian-Spanish relations are foreign relations between Serbia and Spain. Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 14, 1916. Serbia has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Belgrade. Both countries are member states of the United Nations, Interpol, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Spain is member state of the European Union since 1986 and Serbia is a candidate country since 2012 negotiating its future membership which Spain is strongly supporting. Spain is member state of NATO alliance while Serbia is militarily neutral country with strong historical relations with the Non-Aligned

title: Handball in Spain

text: in Spain The Spain national handball team represents the whole country, who has won two World Championships. For a list of teams, see List of handball clubs in Spain The Spain national women's handball team represents the whole country. Handball in Spain The Spanish handball league is divided into divisions. The top teams play in the Liga ASOBAL. In each division, a team plays all other teams twice, once at home and once away. The Spanish league teams compete in Europe under the European Handball Federation, most notably in the EHF Champions League. The teams also compete in a domestic

title: Argentines in Spain

text: numerous among Hispanic American immigrants in Europe. Argentines in Spain Argentines in Spain are the largest community of Argentines in the exterior. Inside Spain, they form one of the largest immigrant groups from Hispanic America. Argentina is considered a country of immigrants, especially during the 20th century, but as a result of political, social and economic problems that hit the country in recent decades, many Argentines chose to emigrate, mainly to other countries in the Americas or countries where their parents and/or grandparents came from (mainly Spain and Italy). In 2015, 75,037 Argentines lived in Spain. 18,390 lived in Catalonia,

title: Argentines in Spain

text: Argentines in Spain Argentines in Spain are the largest community of Argentines in the exterior. Inside Spain, they form one of the largest immigrant groups from Hispanic America. Argentina is considered a country of immigrants, especially during the 20th century, but as a result of political, social and economic problems that hit the country in recent decades, many Argentines chose to emigrate, mainly to other countries in the Americas or countries where their parents and/or grandparents came from (mainly Spain and Italy). In 2015, 75,037 Argentines lived in Spain. 18,390 lived in Catalonia, with 13,387 in Barcelona. 12,635 lived in

title: Bryngarw Country Park

text: days and outdoor arts, music and cultural events.’’. The nearest railway station is Tondu on the Maesteg Line with trains provided by Transport for Wales Rail. Bryngarw Country Park Bryngarw Country Park is made up of and is situated on the west bank of the Afon Garw, at the mouth of the Garw Valley in the Bridgend County Borough, Wales. The western boundary is marked by the Brynmenyn-Bettws road and the River Garw is its eastern boundary. 18 hectares of open meadowlands, which are the subject of grazing tenancy agreements and hence not open to the public, surrounds the Country

title: Spain

text: been given a kingdom in Spain. Phiros became related by marriage to Espan, the nephew of king Heracles, who also ruled over a kingdom in Spain. Heracles later renounced his throne in preference for his native Greece, leaving his kingdom to his nephew, Espan, from whom the country of "España" (Spain) took its name. Based upon their testimonies, this eponym would have already been in use in Spain by c. 350 BCE. Iberia enters written records as a land populated largely by the Iberians, Basques and Celts. Early on its coastal areas were settled by Phoenicians who founded Western Europe's

title: Education in Spain

text: curriculum to any combination of pre-school, primary or secondary students, wholly or partly in English outside an English-speaking country, or if a school in a country where English is one of the official languages, offers an English-medium curriculum other than the country’s national curriculum and is international in its orientation." This definition is used by publications including The Economist. In 1977 the International Baccalaureate authorized the first school in Spain to teach the Diploma Programme. There are now 86 IB World Schools in Spain, of which 71 deliver an international education but in Spanish. Education in Spain Education in Spain

title: Climate of Spain

text: 200mm. Almeria province is the only area in Europe within this climatic zone. The records of temperatures in Spain have been, in Lago Estangento in the Pyrenees (Lleida) for the coldest, for the hottest in Seville and Écija. Climate of Spain The climate in Spain varies across the country. Spain is the most climatically diverse country in Europe with 13 different Köppen climates (excluding the Canary Islands) and it's within the 10th most climatically diverse countries in the world. Five main climatic zones (the five main climates) can be distinguished, according to Guzman geographical situation and orographic conditions: Apart from

title: Prostitution in Spain

text: for forced prostitution in Spain. Unaccompanied migrant children continue to be vulnerable to sex trafficking. The increased numbers of newly arrived refugees and asylum-seekers are vulnerable to trafficking. The United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons ranks Spain as a 'Tier 1' country. Prostitution in Spain Prostitution in Spain is not addressed by any specific law, but a number of activities related to it, such as pimping, are illegal. UNAIDS estimate there to be 70,268 prostitutes in the country. Prostitution was decriminalised in 1995. Prostitution itself is not directly addressed in the Criminal Code

title: Punk rock in Spain

text: Rio. There was three big scenes in Spain of punk rock: in Madrid (some bands are considered inside of "la movida"), Basque country (also called Basque Radical Rock) and Barcelona (more oriented to hardcore punk) one of the most important punk bands in Spanish history was La Polla Records. Punk rock in Spain In Spain, the punk rock scene emerged in 1978, when the country had transitioned from the Francoist State to democracy, After Francisco Franco's death in 1975, the country went through a “volatile political period”, in which the country had to try to relearn democratic values and install

title: Spain

text: advancements in the arts, with world-famous painters such as Diego Velázquez. The most famous Spanish literary work, "Don Quixote", was also published during the Golden Age. Spain hosts the world's third-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Spain is a secular parliamentary democracy and a parliamentary monarchy, with King Felipe VI as head of state. It is a major developed country and a high income country, with the world's fourteenth largest economy by nominal GDP and sixteenth largest by purchasing power parity. It is a member of the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the Eurozone, the Council of

title: Spain

text: Kingdom of Navarre as the main Christian kingdoms to face the invasion. Following the Moorish conquest, Europeans began a gradual process of retaking the region known as the Reconquista, which by the late 15th century culminated in the emergence of Spain as a unified country under the Catholic Monarchs. In the early modern period, Spain became the world's first global empire and the most powerful country in the world, leaving a large cultural and linguistic legacy that includes +570 million Hispanophones, making Spanish the world's second-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese. During the Golden Age there were also many

title: Romanesque architecture in Spain

text: to monitor the liturgy. They had little importance in Romanesque Spain, with their construction being very scarce. Two examples are known: the San Vicente de Avila and the Basilica of San Isidoro. Traditional historiography suggests that, in the latter church, the tribune was a special place for Queen Sancha, wife of Ferdinand I, but more recent studies show that the dates do not match. There is little information on this architecture. A triforium is a gallery with arches running along the top of the lower naves of a church, below the large windows of the main nave. It sometimes surrounds

title: Renewable energy in Spain

text: Renewable energy in Spain Electricity from renewable sources in Spain represented 42.8% of electricity demand coverage during 2014. The country has a very large wind power capability built up over many years and is one of the world leaders in wind power generation. Initially Spain also positioned itself as a European leader in Solar power, by 2007-2010 the country was second only to Germany in installed capacity, however other countries (Italy in particular) have since leapfrogged Spanish development. By 2015 solar power in Spain though significant produced less than a third of that of wind power in 2015. Spain has

title: Oregon Country

text: Department comprised most of the Oregon Country and extended considerably north into New Caledonia and beyond 54°40′N, with operations reaching tributaries of the Yukon River. George Vancouver explored Puget Sound in 1792. Vancouver claimed it for Great Britain on 4 June 1792, naming it for one of his officers, Lieutenant Peter Puget. Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to cross North America by land north of New Spain. arriving at Bella Coola on what is now the Central Coast of British Columbia in 1793. From 1805 to 1806 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the territory for the United States

title: National and regional identity in Spain

text: elections in 2016, the two leading parties were both supporters of Basque nationalism. PNV won 37% of the vote and 28 seats out of the 75 in the Basque Parliament, and EH Bildu won 21% of the vote and 18 seats. The remaining seats were won by the Basque wings of big parties active throughout Spain: PP, PSOE and Podemos. Navarre borders the Basque Country, but its southern parts more resemble Castile in terrain, climate and agriculture. At its greatest extent around 1000, the Kingdom of Navarre embraced the present-day Basque Country and other areas in what are now Castile,

title: Armenians in Spain

text: the EU, including Spain, along with Russia and the United States. Armenians in Spain Armenians in Spain refers to ethnic Armenians living in Spain. They number around 40,000, centred in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid. Spain was the fourth most popular country of destination for emigrating Armenians in 2011. There were no Armenian churches in Spain, until one was opened in a small town near Barcelona in August 2009. Most Armenians in Spain belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. The number of Armenian Sunday schools in Spain is on the rise. Most Spanish Armenians speak Armenian and Spanish. Much emigration from

title: Santee Cooper Country

text: such as hiking, boating, fishing, birding, hunting, and golfing. Santee Cooper Country Santee Cooper Country is a tourism district in the south central area of the U.S. state of South Carolina. It surrounds the Santee Cooper Lakes, Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, which were formed from damming the Santee River and the Cooper River. This tourism district was created by the state legislature in 1962. It was formed to help create and expand tourism, recreation and development in the five-county region of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter. The area is the home of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge and

title: Santee Cooper Country

text: Santee Cooper Country Santee Cooper Country is a tourism district in the south central area of the U.S. state of South Carolina. It surrounds the Santee Cooper Lakes, Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, which were formed from damming the Santee River and the Cooper River. This tourism district was created by the state legislature in 1962. It was formed to help create and expand tourism, recreation and development in the five-county region of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter. The area is the home of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge and several state parks, and offers many outdoor recreation activities

title: Spain

text: its Roman heritage, making Spain one of the major Latin countries of Europe. Spanish culture is marked by strong historic ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role in the country's formation and subsequent identity. Spanish art, architecture, cuisine, and music has been shaped by successive waves of foreign invaders, as well as by the country's Mediterranean climate and geography. The centuries-long colonial era globalised Spanish language and culture, with Spain also absorbing the cultural and commercial products of its diverse empire. After Italy (53) and China (52), Spain is the third country in the world with the most World

title: Spain

text: more than half a million people left Spain. For the first time in decades the net migration rate was expected to be negative, and nine out of 10 emigrants were foreigners. Spain is legally multilingual, and the constitution establishes that the nation will protect "all Spaniards and the peoples of Spain in the exercise of human rights, their cultures and traditions, languages and institutions. Spanish ("español")— recognised in the constitution as Castilian ("castellano")—is the official language of the entire country, and it is the right and duty of every Spaniard to know the language. The constitution also establishes that "all

title: Spain

text: laid the basis for modern Spain and the Spanish Empire, although each kingdom of Spain remained a separate country socially, politically, legally, and in currency and language. There were two big revolts against the new Habsburg monarch and the more authoritarian and imperial-style crown: Revolt of the Comuneros in Castile and Revolt of the Brotherhoods in Majorca and Valencia. After years of combat, Comuneros Juan López de Padilla, Juan Bravo and Francisco Maldonado were executed and María Pacheco went into exile. Germana de Foix also finished with the revolt in the Mediterranean. Spain was Europe's leading power throughout the 16th

title: Spain

text: A global empire began which saw Spain become the strongest kingdom in Europe, the leading world power for a century and a half, and the largest overseas empire for three centuries. Continued wars and other problems eventually led to a diminished status. The Napoleonic invasions of Spain led to chaos, triggering independence movements that tore apart most of the empire and left the country politically unstable. 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

title: Economy of Spain

text: the World Tourism Organization are located in Madrid, Spain. The automotive industry is one of the largest employers in the country. In 2015 Spain was the 8th largest automobile producer country in the world and the 2nd largest car manufacturer in Europe after Germany. By 2016, the automotive industry was generating 8.7 percent of Spain's gross domestic product, employing about nine percent of the manufacturing industry. By 2008 the automobile industry was the 2nd most exported industry while in 2015 about 80% of the total production was for export. German companies poured €4.8 billion into Spain in 2015, making the

title: Ecuador–Spain relations

text: about his experience during the war in his book titled "Madrid: reportaje novelado de una retaguardia heroica". In May 1980, Spanish King Juan Carlos I paid an official visit to Ecuador, his first and only visit to the country. In 2013, there were 456,000 Ecuadorian citizens living in Spain. Many of the Ecuadorians in Spain arrived in the 1990s during the Ecuador financial crisis which led to the country adopting the U.S. dollar. In 2013, 21,000 Spanish citizens resided in Ecuador. Between 2008 and 2015, 35,000 Spanish citizens arrived to Ecuador of which 36% were born in Spain and 62%

title: Venezuelans in Spain

text: Venezuelans in Spain Venezuelans in Spain form one of the main immigrant groups from Hispanic America in the country. Spain is the European country to which most Venezuelans choose to migrate because of the language, family ties and shared customs. As all Latin Americans, Venezuelans who emigrate are allowed to gain Spanish citizenship, within three years due to their Spanish ancestry. In addition, Venezuelans who are children or grandchildren of Spanish citizens can legally obtain Spanish citizenship from their countries of origin, an option open to over 3 million Venezuelans. As one of the former Spanish colonies in the Americas

title: Spain–Venezuela relations

text: lasting independence from Spain. Venezuela, along with the modern-day Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador, formed part of the Republic of Gran Colombia until 1830, when Venezuela separated and became a separate sovereign country. Spain and Venezuela established diplomatic relations in 1846 after the signing of a "Treaty of Peace and Friendship". During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), Venezuela, under President Eleazar López Contreras maintained diplomatic relations with General Francisco Franco. From 1946-1958, Venezuela was the second biggest recipient of Spanish migrants (after Argentina) with over 45,000 Spanish migrants arriving to the country. In October 1976, Spain King Juan Carlos I paid

title: Climate of Spain

text: Climate of Spain The climate in Spain varies across the country. Spain is the most climatically diverse country in Europe with 13 different Köppen climates (excluding the Canary Islands) and it's within the 10th most climatically diverse countries in the world. Five main climatic zones (the five main climates) can be distinguished, according to Guzman geographical situation and orographic conditions: Apart from the five main climate zones, other noticeable sub-zones can be found, such as the humid subtropical climate in large areas in the northern half of Catalonia going down to Barcelona, the province of Huesca and northern Navarre. The

title: Sarah Spain

text: Kate Fagan launched a new national ESPN Radio show, "The Trifecta," and Spain launched her own ESPN podcast, "That's What She Said." Spain has appeared on a variety of ESPN television shows, including "His & Hers" (formerly "Numbers Never Lie"), "Olbermann," "Mike & Mike," "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," "First Take," "The Sports Reporters" and "Outside The Lines." On February 25, 2016, Spain made her first appearance on ESPN's "Around the Horn." In September 2016, Spain inked a new multi-year deal with ESPN and launched the new national ESPN Radio show, "Izzy & Spain", with co-host Israel Gutierrez.

title: Unemployment benefits in Spain

text: unemployment benefits in another country in Europe they are also eligible to receive unemployment benefits in Spain. The circumstances required are that it is a maximum of 3 months. The maximum limit one can receive for these benefits from another country is 175% of the IPREM. The amount of children that beneficiary has will also contribute to the amount they receive. Unemployment benefits in Spain Unemployment benefits in Spain are contributory and non-contributory. They are part of social security system in Spain and are managed by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE). Employers and employees contribute to the unemployment contingency

title: Brazil–Spain relations

text: between Brazil and Spain through the following airlines: Air Europa, Iberia and LATAM Brasil. In 2015, trade between Brazil and Spain totaled $5.1 billion USD. Brazil's main exports to Spain include: electronics, petrol, vehicles, chemical based products, pharmaceutical products and fertilizer. Spain's main exports to Brazil include: seeds, minerals, meat, seafood and iron. Spain is Brazil's 16th largest trading partner globally. Spain is Brazil's third largest foreign investor and in 2015, Spain had $5 billion USD worth of investments in the country. Brazilian multinational company Embraer operates in Spain. Spanish multinational companies such as Banco Santander, Mapfre, Repsol, Telefónica and

title: Armenians in Spain

text: Armenians in Spain Armenians in Spain refers to ethnic Armenians living in Spain. They number around 40,000, centred in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid. Spain was the fourth most popular country of destination for emigrating Armenians in 2011. There were no Armenian churches in Spain, until one was opened in a small town near Barcelona in August 2009. Most Armenians in Spain belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. The number of Armenian Sunday schools in Spain is on the rise. Most Spanish Armenians speak Armenian and Spanish. Much emigration from Armenia following dissolution of the Soviet Union has been directed to

title: Spain (band)

text: Spain (band) Spain are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993, and led by singer/bassist Josh Haden. Their syncretic music contains elements of country, blues, folk, jazz, and slowcore. In a career spanning more than two decades, Spain has released five studio albums, a live album, and a best-of collection. Spain's debut album "The Blue Moods of Spain", released in September 1995, featured the song "Spiritual," which has since become a standard, having been covered numerous times by artists including Johnny Cash, Soulsavers, Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss, and by Haden's own father, jazz great Charlie

title: Spain–United States relations

text: that they respect our policy", Moratinos remarked. "What Spain is not prepared to do is be absent from Cuba. And what the U.S. has to understand is that, given they have no relations with Cuba, they should trust in a faithful, solid ally like Spain." On the relationship between Cuba and Spain, Daniel Fried, U.S. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, has commented in 2007 that: In addition to policy differences towards Cuba, the United States and Spain have been at variance in their dealings with Venezuela under Hugo Chávez and Bolivia under Evo Morales, both of them socialists.

title: Languages of Spain

text: these languages proper to Spain, either dialect, cants or pidgins: Languages of Spain The languages of Spain (), or Spanish languages (), are the languages spoken or once spoken in Spain. Romance languages are the most widely spoken in Spain; of which Spanish, or Castilian, is the only language which has official status for the whole country. Various other languages have co-official or recognised status in specific territories, and a number of unofficial languages and dialects are spoken in certain localities. In terms of the number of speakers and dominance, the most prominent of the languages of Spain is Spanish

title: Serbia–Spain relations

text: its first president Oscar de la Heras was elected, and Serbian Ambassador in Spain Danko Prokić as its first honorary president. Serbia–Spain relations Serbian-Spanish relations are foreign relations between Serbia and Spain. Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 14, 1916. Serbia has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Belgrade. Both countries are member states of the United Nations, Interpol, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Spain is member state of the European Union since 1986 and Serbia is a candidate country since 2012 negotiating its future membership which Spain is strongly

title: New Spain

text: north-south Acapulco route remained a mule track through mountainous terrain. Veracruz was the first Spanish settlement founded in what became New Spain, and it endured as the only viable Gulf Coast port, the gateway for Spain to New Spain. The difficult topography around the port affected local development and New Spain as a whole. Going from the port to the central plateau entailed a daunting 2000 meter climb from the narrow tropical coastal plain in just over a hundred kilometers. The narrow, slippery road in the mountain mists was treacherous for mule trains, and in some cases mules were hoisted

title: Patrick Spain

text: Hoover's rapid growth, with a public stock offering in 1999. Spain was CEO from 1992 to 2001 and chairman from 2001 to 2002. Spain remained on Hoover's Board until the Company was sold to Dun & Bradstreet in 2003. In 2002, Spain started what would become HighBeam Research, an online subscription research service that provides users with access to tens of millions of articles from thousands of newspapers, magazines, and journals. In December 2008, HighBeam was sold to Cengage Learning. Spain launched Newser within HighBeam but separated the two entities prior to the sale of HighBeam. Newser is an advertising-based

title: New Spain

text: of British Columbia and the only Spanish settlement in what is now Canada. Santa Cruz de Nuca remained under the control of New Spain until 1795, when it was abandoned under the terms of the third Nootka Convention. Another outpost, intended to replace Santa Cruz de Nuca, was partially built at Neah Bay on the southern side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in what is now the U.S. state of Washington. Neah Bay was known as "Bahía de Núñez Gaona" in New Spain, and the outpost there was referred to as "Fuca." It was abandoned, partially finished, in

title: High Elms Country Park

text: to the site car parks and directions for people who's bus journey ends in Farnborough Village. High Elms Country Park High Elms Country Park is an extensive public park on the North Downs in Farnborough in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a Local Nature Reserve, and together with the neighbouring Downe Bank, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The park surrounds High Elms Golf Course, and has extensive woodland, chiefly oak and beech, chalk meadows and formal gardens. It also has a cafe, a visitor centre, nature and history trails and car parks. The "i"dverde Countryside Team, who

title: High Elms Country Park

text: High Elms Country Park High Elms Country Park is an extensive public park on the North Downs in Farnborough in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a Local Nature Reserve, and together with the neighbouring Downe Bank, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The park surrounds High Elms Golf Course, and has extensive woodland, chiefly oak and beech, chalk meadows and formal gardens. It also has a cafe, a visitor centre, nature and history trails and car parks. The "i"dverde Countryside Team, who manage Bromley owned parks, are based at High Elms. There is access from High Elms Road

title: Languages of Spain

text: Languages of Spain The languages of Spain (), or Spanish languages (), are the languages spoken or once spoken in Spain. Romance languages are the most widely spoken in Spain; of which Spanish, or Castilian, is the only language which has official status for the whole country. Various other languages have co-official or recognised status in specific territories, and a number of unofficial languages and dialects are spoken in certain localities. In terms of the number of speakers and dominance, the most prominent of the languages of Spain is Spanish (Castilian), spoken by about 99% of Spaniards as a first

title: Tourism in Spain

text: lively cultural agenda. Besides hosting some of the most renowned business schools in the world such as IE Business School, ESADE or IESE Business School, Spain is a popular destination for students from abroad. In particular, during the 2010-11 academic year Spain was the European country receiving the most Erasmus programme students. Spain is an important place for Catholicism. In fact, some of the holiest places for the Catholic Church are in Spain: city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (North-West Spain), the third holiest place after the Vatican City in Rome and Jerusalem. It is also the terminus of

title: Equatorial Guinea–Spain relations

text: residents and on 12 October 1968, Spanish Guinea declared its independence and changed its name to Equatorial Guinea. Spain immediately recognized the new nation and established diplomatic relations. That same year, Francisco Macías Nguema became the first President of the newly independent nation. By 1969, all Spanish troops and most of the Spanish community left the country for Spain. In October 1978, relations between both nations became tense when President Nguema who took absolute power in the country in 1973; began to send entire families and villages to their execution or to migrant camps. In March 1977, Spain suspended diplomatic

title: Renewable energy in Spain

text: Spain became the first country in Europe to require the installation of photovoltaic electricity generation in new buildings, and the second in the world (after Israel) to require the installation of solar hot water systems. With the construction of the PS10, located near Seville, Spain became the first country to ever have a commercial solar energy power tower. In recent years there has been much controversy over a tax on PV power generation as the cost of PV solar installations has reached grid parity in Spain according to several sources. Solar power first began to be installed significantly in 2006

title: What You Get Is What You See

text: where in 1989 it was used in a campaign for the New South Wales Rugby League. They later used the Tina Turner song "The Best" in another campaign. The song has been covered many times including by Canadian country music group Straight Clean & Simple and a single for the band taken from their 1992 album "Iron Lady". It was also covered by Scottish / Irish country artist Lisa McHugh. Her cover appears in her 2014 album "A Life That's Good". What You Get Is What You See "What You Get Is What You See" is a song by recording