Agriculture, Industry, and Services in Europe and Spain
European Agricultural Landscapes
- The agricultural landscape ocean specializes in pasture, crops, and cereals for feeding livestock.
- Mediterranean agricultural landscape is very varied. The drylands are devoted to grain, vine, and olive. Irrigation is an intensive farming practice.
- Agricultural landscape continental coolest area in the central area and steppe areas.
- Polar tundra, reindeer husbandry survives.
- In mountain areas, livestock rearing cattle and sheep, and logging.
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
The CAP is a set of rules that govern the operation of agricultural activity. They are common rules governing the operation of agricultural activity. Its objectives are to establish fair prices and achieve competitive agriculture.
Characteristics of Industrial Activity in Europe
- Population employed in industry is decreasing due to the crisis in traditional sectors and the incorporation of new technologies.
- The level of technology and investment in research and development varies from region to region.
- The size of companies is diverse; there are small companies seeking to increase competitiveness by realizing mergers and corporate deals.
The Industrial Areas
- In Western Europe:
- Traditional areas in crisis are located near coal mines and major ports.
- New industrial spaces have been installed along with the cities or in remote areas to areas in crisis.
- In Eastern Europe, industrial areas are located in Ukraine and Russia, suffering from problems.
Characteristics of Industrial Activity in Spain
- The working population is expected to decrease due to the crisis.
- Technology comes apart from the outside due to a lack of technology.
- Investment is low despite efforts to increase it.
- Companies are uncompetitive outside.
The Industry Sectors
- The traditional sectors include steel, shipbuilding, etc.
- The dynamic sectors are industries and automobile construction.
- The high-tech sectors have been implemented with delay.
Domestic and Foreign Trade in Europe
- Domestic trade is done on a priority basis where trade allows the free flow of goods, capital, and services.
- Budget is ranked first worldwide for the value of their trade.
European Tourism
The issuance of tourists is due to the high standard of living that allows you to enjoy free time and resources. The tourist arrivals are explained by the transport network, the cultural richness, etc. The modalities include tourism, tourist resorts, and mountain culture. The tourist countries are France, Italy, and Spain.
Services: Causes, Types, and Location of the Tertiary Sector in Spain
Causes
- The increase in living standards.
- The spread of the welfare state.
- The introduction of the state of the autonomies.
- Increased demand for services from other economic activities.
Types
These are the malls, business services, transport, health, and education.
Location
Varies.
The Means of Transport
- Highway: transfer of passengers and goods within a country.
- Rail: freight and passengers.
- Boat: used for heavy freight traffic, transporting passengers between islands.
- Plane: international passenger transport.
Tourism in Spain
Causes
Proximity to customers, natural conditions, cultural riches, the prices, etc.
Types
Domestic and foreign tourism.
Tourist Areas
The Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and Madrid. The control problems are part of the business, the average of tourists, the concentration in the summer months.
Consequences
Positive: the jobs it creates, it provides income, the momentum of infrastructure. Negative: seasonality of employment, rising prices, and environmental damage.