16th Century Spain: Renaissance, Society, and Culture
16th Century: The Rebirth
This new era is characterized by features quite different from the Middle Ages, some of which began to appear in the 15th century.
In politics, the first modern nations appeared, ruled by absolute monarchies based largely on the divine origin of power. In Spain, the 16th century began under the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, who united the crowns of Castile and Aragon with their marriage. The kingdom of Aragon owned territories in Italy, an important cultural focus that
Read MoreIndustrial and Construction Sectors in Catalonia
Construction and Industrial Activities in Catalonia
The industrial sector has played an important role in the modernization of Catalonia and continues to have a role in the actual economy above the European and state average. Currently, industries are located in industrial estates, which are specialized areas where businesses and industries are located as a planning permission. The location allows them to optimize infrastructure and common services and configure spaces adapting to the specific requirements
Read MoreColonial Empires and the Rise of the League of Nations
Major Colonial Empires
British Empire
The United Kingdom was the foremost economic and political power. It had the most extensive empire, covering large areas in all inhabited continents. By 1850, it consisted of settler colonies (Australia, New Zealand, Canada) and exploitation colonies (India, Egypt). The most important of its colonies was India: a heavily populated area with an ancient culture that was administered by the East India Company since 1777. The fundamental basis of trade was in Calcutta,
Read MoreUnderstanding Mining Royalties and State Activities
Mining Royalties: Understanding the Basics
The Canon is a percentage of the total revenue and income obtained by the State from the economic exploitation of natural resources carried out by private companies. This revenue is then distributed to regional and local governments located within the jurisdiction where these companies operate.
Sobrecanon
The Sobrecanon consists of an additional fee to the applicable percentage for monthly fees.
Objectives of Mining Royalties
The purpose of the Canon is to provide
Read MoreArgentina’s Population: Growth and Demographic Trends
The last National Census of Population and Housing, conducted in 2001, recorded a total of 36,260,130 people in Argentina. This figure indicates an increase of about 4,700,000 inhabitants with respect to the previous census conducted in 1991, showing a trend of low population growth.
Regional Population Distribution
- Patagonia is the least populated region of Argentina, representing 4.8% of the total population in 2001. However, it has consistently increased its population over all censuses.
- The Pampas
Spain’s Political and Social Evolution: Provinces to Autonomy
Provincial Administration
Provinces are areas formed by the amalgamation of several municipalities. The province is a territorial division and, at the same time, a local entity. The provincial division of the Spanish territory is an institution with a long tradition. Currently, it has three basic functions:
- Serve as the state electoral boundaries.
- Serve as the territorial division of the peripheral administration of the central state, represented by the figure of Government Sub-delegate.
- Being a senior