Spanish Landforms: Mountains, Plateaus, and Coasts
The Central Plateau: Highlands and Plains
The plateau occupies a large tract of land and is characterized by highlands and plains.
Central System
This system divides the northern and southern sub-plateaus. It comprises ranges such as Somosierra, Guadarrama, Gredos, and Sierra de Ayllón. Its highest peak is Almanzor, rising over 2,500 meters.
Montes de Toledo
Dividing the southern sub-plateau, situated between the Tagus and Guadiana basins, this range is characterized by gentle peaks. Its most prominent
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The Industrial Revolution
Origins and Global Spread
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late eighteenth century and spread throughout Europe and parts of America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
First Stage: Late 18th to Mid-19th Century
- From the late eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century.
- The revolution spread to Western Europe and the United States.
Physical Factors Initiating the Revolution
- England was the first nation to achieve greater prosperity, economic, social,
Spain’s Regional Economic Imbalances and Development Policies
The Origins of Budgetary Imbalances
The key factor has been industrialization and resulting economic imbalances. These increased with the development of industry and tourism, prompting growth in the Basque Country, Catalonia, and the Balearic Levante. Madrid attracted capital to finance manufacturing and services. These imbalances are reflected in the GDP, per capita income, and infrastructure. Unsteady demographics were a result of the crisis in traditional agriculture and industrial development,
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Colonialism’s Impact on Undernutrition and Property
Colonialism profoundly shaped patterns of undernutrition, property relations, and the enduring legacy of the plantation system. Its diverse impacts vary significantly by ethnicity, class, gender, and region, influencing access to land, agricultural and industrial policies, urban development, and often conflict-ridden ethnic circumstances. Regions with unequal land ownership frequently experience the most vocal global resistance movements.
21st Century
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Slovak Industry: Key Location Factors
Primary Industry Location Factors
- Natural Resources
- Water Supply
- Infrastructure / Transportation
- Energy
- Government Policy
- Skilled Workforce
- Agglomeration (Clustering)
Key Factors for Major Slovak Companies
US Steel Košice Location Factors
- Workforce
- Infrastructure
KIA Žilina Location Factors
- Workforce
- Infrastructure
Slovnaft Bratislava Location Factors
- Transportation
- Water Supply
Major Car Manufacturers and Locations
- KIA: Žilina
- Peugeot: Trnava
- Volkswagen: Bratislava
Metallurgy
Read MoreToronto’s Defining Storm: Hurricane Hazel’s Enduring Impact
Hurricane Hazel’s Devastating Impact on Toronto
Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest and costliest hurricane of the 1954 Atlantic Hurricane Season. While its immense impacts spread as far as Haiti and across more than eight states within the U.S., they were particularly unprecedented in Canada, especially in Toronto. With winds reaching 124 km/h and over 200 millimeters of rain falling within 48 hours, the storm caused widespread devastation:
- 81 people died.
- 1,868 people were left homeless.
- City damage