Madinat al-Zahra: Unveiling the Caliphate City’s Splendor

Madinat al-Zahra: A Glimpse into Caliphal Workshops

Evidence suggests the existence of significant caliphal workshops operating for Madinat al-Zahra, located within the city itself.

Visitor Impact

One of the most captivating features of the city was the mercury cell, designed to manipulate light and mesmerize viewers.

Construction Timeline

  • Construction commenced in 936.
  • In 941, the first phase, including the Mosque, was completed and put into use.
  • Coinage production moved from Cordoba to the mint in 946-
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United Kingdom: Facts, Geography, and Political System

The United Kingdom: An Overview

The official name is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Constituent Countries and Capitals:

Wales – Cardiff, Scotland – Edinburgh, Northern Ireland – Belfast, England – London, Ireland – Dublin.

National Symbol:

The Royal Coat of Arms

Country Symbols:

England (St. George’s Cross), Wales (St. David, Dragon of Cadwallader/the Red Dragon), Scotland (St. Andrew’s Cross), Ireland (St. Patrick’s Cross), Republic of Ireland.

Crown Dependencies:

Territories
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Demographic Transition & Current Trends: Analysis Since 1900

The Demographic Transition: 1900-1975

This period is characterized by a mild decrease in birth rates and a sharp decline in mortality, leading to a high natural increase.

Birth Rate Trends (1900-1975)

The decline in birth rates was not smooth, with alternating periods of decline and recovery. In the 1920s, the birth rate decrease recovered due to economic prosperity. Between 1930 and 1956, the decline resumed. Causes included the 1929 economic crisis, political instability during the Second Republic

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Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: Principles & Strategies

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)

Health promotion is the process of empowering people to increase control over their own health and improve it.

Health promotion focuses on healthy people and involves educating every person.

  • Health promotion empowers people to care for their health. Prevention is paramount, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
  • Health promotion emphasizes primary prevention.
  • Example: A diabetic patient being taught how to administer insulin is an example of
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Andalusia Tourism & Trade in Spain: An Economic Overview

Tourism and Environment in Andalusia, Spain

Andalusia’s Prominent Role in Spanish Tourism

Andalusia holds a significant position in Spanish tourism, both in terms of tourist numbers and its economic and social importance to the region.

Andalusia’s image was shaped by Romantic writers and travelers, becoming synonymous with Spain itself. Its appeal stems from factors that made Spain a tourist powerhouse: excellent weather, extensive and rich coastal beaches, diverse geography, and a wealth of historical

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Key Agricultural and Economic Terms Explained

Key Agricultural and Economic Terms

Asian Dragons – Southeast Asian countries in recent decades have witnessed great economic development, an economic miracle. This refers to the tremendous growth that Japan experienced as an economic power (10% annual growth during the ’53 and ’73).

CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) – The basis of agricultural policies in the EU, ensuring the supply of agricultural products, streamlining operations, and maintaining the living standards of farmers.

CFP (Common Fisheries

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