Spain’s Economy: Agriculture, Industry, and Tourism
Spain’s Economy: A Comprehensive Overview
What is Economics?
Economics deals with managing existing resources to meet individual and group needs. The term originates from the Greek words oikos (house) and nomeia (science), meaning “domestic science.”
What is a Plot (in Agriculture)?
In agriculture, a plot is a basic unit of land. Plots vary in size—small (<1 hectare), medium (1-10 hectares), and large (>10 hectares)—and shape—regular (geometric) and irregular (non-geometric). Boundaries
Read MoreArgentina’s Non-Native Population: Composition, Distribution, and Policy
The non-native population: a country’s origin composition distinguishes between native and non-native populations. Also called foreign, these populations can be considered migrants. Migration is a special form of geographical mobility; a dynamic and complex process involving the territorial movement of people from one place to another. It is generally understood as movement between two countries, not internal movements within a state.
Since the 1990s, migration has taken on new characteristics.
Read MoreSpain’s Agricultural Landscapes: A Regional Overview
Atlantic Agricultural Landscape (Wet Spain)
Location
Northern and northwestern Iberian Peninsula, 20% of Spanish territory.
Natural Factors
Mountainous terrain, Atlantic climate, deciduous forests, and grasslands (70% of the surface).
Settlement
Widely dispersed. Historically, low farm incomes led to emigration, resulting in an aging population. Small, dispersed landholdings (smallholders) hinder profitability and mechanization. Land consolidation initiatives aim to address this.
Land Use
Agriculture
Occupies
Read MoreRegion of Murcia: Mediterranean Affinity and Unique Location
Chapter 1: Distinctive Features of Murcia
Mediterranean Affinity
- Morphoestructural Traits: Tertiary orogenic (Alpine range) education.
- Climatic Features: Warm temperate latitude (no thermal winters, hot summers, negative water balance).
- Settlement: Diverse cultures and ethnic groups common throughout the Mediterranean.
- Landscape: Combination of structural features, climate, and human occupation.
- Culture: Linked to agricultural and commercial activities (religiosity and tolerance).
Uniqueness of Location
- Eastern
Spain’s Economic Activity and Energy
Lesson 8: Spain’s Economic Activity
Energy: A Basic Element of the Economy
1.1 Insufficient Energy Production
Energy sources are crucial in advanced societies due to their high consumption rates. Control over energy resources has significant economic, social, and spatial implications. Like many developed countries, Spain’s energy production is insufficient, requiring imports for over four-fifths of its consumption. Petroleum and natural gas imports are particularly significant. Spanish energy production
Read MoreSpanish Migration: Two Centuries of Movement and Change
1. External Migration
A. Migration to North Africa (19th Century)
During the 19th century, significant Spanish emigration occurred to North Africa, primarily Algeria. Migrants from Alicante, Murcia, and Almeria, mainly farmers and miners, sought better living conditions. They primarily worked in public works and agriculture.
B. Emigration Overseas (Early to Mid-20th Century)
The first half of the 20th century saw substantial emigration overseas. Initially, destinations included Argentina, Cuba, Brazil,
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