Global Economic Sectors: Industry, Energy, and Tourism
Tourism Sector
Tourism is the movement of people from their home to another destination for recreational purposes. A tourist is a person who travels and stays outside of their place of residence for more than 24 hours.
The tourism industry is formed by:
- Transport
- Hospitality industry
- Travel agents
- Banks and insurance companies
To become a tourist destination, a region needs to have a good transport infrastructure, political stability, and tourist attractions (such as natural parks and beaches).
Impacts
Read MoreRed Grouse Conservation and Upland Moorland Management
Grouse Shooting: Upland Income and Ecology
Grouse shooting is a significant source of income in the uplands, alongside deer stalking in the Highlands. Red Grouse inhabit moorland areas, though their numbers have been declining. Wider land management practices affect the UK’s moorlands, which constitute 75% of the total upland area. Before 1990, approximately 200,000 acres of heather moorland were lost.
Farming and Grazing Impacts
Upland farming primarily involves livestock (beef and sheep) breeding
Read MoreMedieval Transformation: Crisis, Society, and the Rise of Royal Power
Key Vocabulary of Medieval History
- Plowing (Tillage): Preparing land for the first time, bringing it into cultivation.
- Mendicant Order: A religious order that lived by begging in the cities, thus providing an example of a poor and austere life.
- Town Charter: A document granted by the king to the inhabitants of a locality, regulating distribution and living standards.
- Curia Regia (Royal Council): A political assembly that collaborated with the king in the tasks of government and administration.
- Pinnacle:
The Catholic Monarchs: Unification and the Dawn of Modern Spain
In Spain, the Modern Age began with the Catholic Monarchs (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon). They laid the foundations for Spanish hegemony in Europe, which was consolidated during the 16th century by Charles I and Philip II.
The Dynastic Union of Castile and Aragon
The marriage of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1469 was the first step toward the union of the Kingdom of Castile and the states belonging to the Crown of Aragon. The process was completed in 1479.
Read MoreThe Transformation of Europe: From Old Regime to Enlightenment
Characteristics of the Old Regime
The Old Regime was characterized by the following traits:
Demographics
Birth and mortality rates were high.
Economy
The main activity was traditional agriculture, and productivity was low. Crafts were controlled by guilds. Domestic trade was limited due to the poor conditions of land transport.
Society
Society was structured by Estates. The nobility and clergy held privileges, while the Third Estate (burghers and peasants) was the only group that paid taxes.
Policy
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Administrative Divisions of Spain and Catalonia
The Territorial Organization of Spain
The current territorial organization of Spain is based on the 1978 Constitution. Title VIII, Article 137, establishes three different territorial areas:
- The Municipality (municipio)
- The Province (provincia)
- The Autonomous Community (comunidad autónoma)
The Municipality: Basic Local Government
Municipalities are the basic scope of local government and represent the oldest administrative structure. According to the INE census, there are 8,111 municipalities in Spain,
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