Understanding Urbanization: Concepts, Structures, and Challenges
City: Conceptualization, Origin, Evolution, Structure, and Functions
Definitions from the Quantitative Point of View
Quantitative definitions of a city often consider factors like:
- The number of inhabitants per km2.
- The size (surface expansion).
- The landscape: a cityscape where natural elements are almost excluded (large buildings, streets, shops, etc.).
- Prevalence of non-agricultural economic activities (industrial, services, etc.).
However, this parameter may not be universally applicable. For example,
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Item 2: Methodology to Implement the Study of Tourism
When Does Tourism Occur?
Tourism emerges around, increasingly from the “Grand Tours” where the children of the nobility undertook these trips to see the world, knowing the history of Romania, France, and the Netherlands.
It was realized between the seventeenth century and late eighteenth century by nobles and renters. It was a contemporary phenomenon.
In the nineteenth century, the bourgeoisie joined, equated with the nobility, and by the end of
Read MoreEconomic History of Colonial Brazil: Sugar, Gold, and Slavery
Economic History of Colonial Brazil
The Sugar Economy
The economic occupation of America by the Portuguese was unintentional. Initially seeking a new route to the East Indies, Portugal discovered Brazil and its potential for sugar production. Spain’s discovery of precious metals in the New World gave them an economic advantage in Europe, prompting other European powers like Britain, France, and the Netherlands to seek similar riches. To maintain control, Portugal and Spain began colonization efforts.
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The Spanish Language
Global Presence
Spanish is one of the world’s most spoken languages, ranking after Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, and English. It holds official language status in numerous Latin American countries, including:
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Chile
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Bolivia
In some of these countries, indigenous languages like Quechua, Aymara, and Guarani are also spoken, representing pre-Columbian linguistic heritage.
Spanish maintains a strong presence in Puerto Rico despite
Read MoreA Journey Through Australia and New Zealand: Natural Wonders, Culture, and History
Australia and New Zealand: A Journey Through Natural Wonders, Culture, and History
Uluru: The Heart of Australia
One of the most beautiful things you can see in Australia is Uluru, also called Ayers Rock. It’s an enormous rock alone in the middle of the desert southwest of Alice Springs. It is 3 km long and 348 meters high, but there are another 2,100 meters underground. Uluru is 600 million years old.
Thousands of tourists come each year to walk around it and admire its beauty. The best time to see
Read MoreFarming in Spain: Factors, CAP Impact, and Reforms
Farming in Spain
Definition
Farming is a set of activities performed by humans to produce food and raw materials for various industries. It encompasses three main sectors: agriculture, livestock, and forestry.
Physical Factors
Relief
The high average altitude and slope of the Iberian Peninsula make mechanization challenging. Steep slopes contribute to topsoil erosion.
Weather
High altitudes result in low temperatures, especially during winter, hindering the growth of certain species. Droughts and dry spells
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