Focus on Spain

by Campbell, Polly; Rice, Simon; Bowden, Rob

• ISBN13: 9780836867237
• ISBN10: 0836867238
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-07-01
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib

Summary

The World in Focus series provides a thorough, comprehensive, and up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Each volume examines a major nation's history, geography, climate, economy, transportation, natural resources, industrial development, and future challenges. Also featured are in-depth treatments of the nation's political, religious, and cultural institutions, as well as a close-up view of the people of the nation, their lifestyles, and their activities while at work, at home, and at play. In addition to the readable and engaging text, each volume contains a time line and numerous full-color photos, maps, charts, graphs, data boxes, and special "Did You Know?" features containing intriguing facts that are bound to encourage readers to continue their search for information.

Table of Contents

Spain-An Overview	p. 4
History	p. 8
Landscape and Climate	p. 14
Population and Settlements	p. 18
Government and Politics	p. 22
Energy and Resources	p. 26
Economy and Income	p. 30
Global Connections	p. 34
Transportation and Communications	p. 38
Education and Health	p. 42
Culture and Religion	p. 46
Leisure and Tourism	p. 50
Environment and Conservation	p. 54
Future Challenges	p. 58
Time Line	p. 60
Glossary	p. 61
Further Information	p. 62
Index	p. 63
About the Authors	p. 64
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