España

History of Spain Iberians – first inhabitants; came from Africa (Libya) Phoenicians (attracted by mining) 1100 B.C Celts (Aryan people) 1000 B.C. Greeks 700 B.C Romans (presence for 700 years) 200 B.C. Latin, Roman law, Christianity

más historia Visigoths 6th century A.D. Moors (711-1492) Muslim invaders from Africa. Overran almost all of Spain. Contributions: science, medicine, mathematics; built mosques, hospitals and libraries

un poquito más Catholic Spain Marriage of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon united Spain against the Moors January 2, 1492 Moors driven out of Granada End of Moorish political presence in Spain

Population Spain- 40,000,000 and declining Central America, Caribbean, South America – 360,000,000

Andalucía

Andalucía Gibraltar It is a part of England Source of tension between Spanish and British Historically the Strait has been of geographic importance to the British

Importancia de Gibraltar

Monos de Gibraltar The only free-ranging monkeys in Europe inhabit high reaching dens on the rock. (pop = around 200) Government of Gibraltar has recently begun ordering the killing of the monkeys for vandalizing property and attacking children. Growing problem of tooth decay in monkey population due to swiping sweets from tourists http://www.notesfromtheroad.com/iberian/gibraltar3.htm

Sevilla Capital of Andalucía. There is a lot of “chorizo” (slang term for thieves) Has the 3rd largest cathedral in the world behind the ones in London and Rome.

Granada Last territory held by the Moors. 711-1492 La Alhambra “Weep son like a woman for what you would not fight for like a man.” (Legendary quote from the mother of the Moorish king to her son.) http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/5885/

Fotos de la Alhambra

Murcia

Fotos de Murcia Capital of Al-Andalus during the 13th century.

Valencia

Comida típica Paella Valenciana

Fiestas Tomatina en Buñol

Click below to see a video of the Tomatina http://www.whatsonwhen.com/video/eventpage.asp?event_id=36&video_id=61

Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla – La Mancha Molinos de viento de La Mancha Like the ones that Don Quijote attacked in “Don Quijote de la Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes

Toledo espadas toledanas

Extremadura

Importancia de Extremadura Many conquistadors came from this region. It is near Huelva y Palos de la Frontera…point of departure for Christopher Columbus and many of the conquistadors.

Madrid: capital de España

Palacio Real http://www.travelinginspain.com/Palace.html

El Prado http://www.spanisharts.com/prado/elprado.htm

Fútbol: Real Madrid David Beckam

Tapas Chickpeas and Spinach Clams in Sherry Sauce Octopus & Paprika Meatballs in Almond Sauce Fried Cheese Quail and Onions Dried Cod & potatoes Sole with Raisins & Pine Nuts Grilled Pork

Estación de Atocha Site of the March 11, 2004 Al-Qaeda bombings

Castilla y León

Salamanca La universidad de Salamanca One of the oldest universities in the world. La rana (The frog)

la fachada ¿Dónde está la rana? (Where is the frog?)

Galicia

Comida gallega Pulpo a la gallega

más puntos sobre Galicia They speak “gallego” (a combination of Spanish and Portuguese.) There are certain pockets of poverty in Galicia and over time people have had to leave to find work. Because of this there is a sense of sadness within the “gallego” character.

Asturias

Milk from Austurias leche de asturias

Cantabria

Imágenes de Cantabria Énfasis en todo verde. (Emphasis in everything green!)

País Vasco

puntos sobre el País Vasco They speak ‘euskara’ Oldest language in Europe…unknown origin Terrorist group ‘E.T.A’ Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (Freedom for the Basque Homeland) PP made fatal mistake of blaming E.T.A. for 3/11/04 train bombing in Madrid

Navarra

Pamplona los sanfermines 7 de julio

La Rioja

La Rioja Some of the best Spanish wines come from this region.

Aragón

Puntos interesantes Murallas romanas Aragón played key role in repelling Moors.

Cataluña

Barcelona They speak ‘catalán’…a combination of French and Spanish They feel a sense of separation from the rest of Spain They are not violent like ETA. Architecture of Gaudí found all throughout city.

Las Islas Baleares

Las Islas Canarias

Puntos sobre las islas Roman soldiers came to the islands and discovered it covered with dogs. That is why they are called the Canary Islands. “cainine” in Latin

Marruecos

puntos sobre Marruecos A lot of illegal immigration from Morocco. There is a presence of Al-Qaeda in España Al-Andalus: name given to Andalucía by the Arabs who controlled parts of Spain for over 700 years.

Mar Mediterráneo dieta mediterránea

Mariscos

Aceite de oliva

Vino tinto

Banderas españolas