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SpainCountry Presentation
By: Hayley, Natalie, Veronica, Michael
Spain: an overview
Government-constitutional monarchy
- practice democracy-Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments
Religion-catholic christianity official religion until 1978
constitution- free to practice religion of choice in all areas
Language-4 Main languages, most latin based (Castilian,
Catalan, Gallego, and Basque) -98% literacy rate
Economy-Components: 4% Agriculture, 30% Industry and 66%
Services-Tourism is major source of foreign exchange
People and Family Life
-Population: 40 280 780-Population Density: 86 people per km squared-Population Distribution: 24% rural, 76% urban
• New constitution in 1978
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Elections by means of Proportion Representation
• Includes Monarch, Prime Minister, Cortes and Cabinet
Government overview
Monarch: Juan Carlos I (left)
Prime Minister: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (bottom)
Natalie
Government’s Reflection on the Values and Norms
Value/ Norm Government’s Reflection
Democracy-Senate, Congress and P.M. are
elected
Rights -new constitution promoted more
social rights and freedoms
Tradition-The Monarch is a symbol of unity
and permanence, since 1516
Equality-Elections are by means of proportional representation-Everyone has right to vote
Natalie
Relating Governments
In SpainValue: Tradition and History of the Spanish Monarchy
Norm: Monarchy is widely supported and popular throughout Spain.
In CanadaValue: Tradition and History
Norm: A large amount of Canadians do not support the Constitutional Monarchy
Political System would work in Canada since almost identical
Natalie
Religion overview • Beginning of the 19th century, political• liberalism led to conflict between church and state, especially over land and education• Since the Second Republic(1931-39) Spain lost status of
official religion (Catholic)• Since then Spain has had no official religion• Roman catholic church receives financial support from
the state• Most anticipated holiday: October 12, Hispanic (Día de la
Hispanidad/Fiesta Nacional)
Hayley
Religion in Canada vs. Religion in Spain
Hayleya
Norms and Values
Value/ Norm Religion’s Reflection
Culture-predominately 1 religion (Roman
Catholic)
Church-25% of Spaniards attended church
on Sundays as of the 1980’s
Canada Vs. Spain-Canada encourages many religions/ Spain encourages 1-Both encourage immigration
Hayley
EconomyThe ninth largest economyworldwide.
Est. 22.85 million labor force (2008)
Est. 11.3% unemployment rating (2008)
GPD per capita: Est. 34,600 (2008)
Goods Exported:Machinery, motor vehicles, food stuffs,consumer goods.
Goods Imported:Machinery and equipment, fuels, chemicals,semifinished goods, food stuffs, consumer goods
Manufactoring: StrongestAgriculture: Weakest Michael
History of Economy
1492: Columbus discovers gold andSilver, which profits Spain.
Wars, troops, and ships caused declines in riches.
Spanish civil war resulted in economy to divide.
Dicatator Francisco Franco isolatedSpain from Europe.
Franco’s death resulted in Democracyallowing trade.
Michael
Spanish People & Family Life• Population in 2004 was 40 280 780. Population
Density 24% in rural areas and 76% in urban
• Families are smaller, norm 2 children
• The mother is most responsible for the raising of the children
• The teenage male spends more time with his friends
• The teenage female gets closer to her mother, and they remain close
• Weddings are big affairs, at least 200 guests expected
• Usually marry in their own social class• Women have an ever increasing role in the Spanish
economy• No such thing as a typical Spaniard
veronica
Family Life- Relating to Values/Norms
SpainValues”
Canada and Spain both have similar Norms and Values
Values : Family and Marriage is important, and viewed as a sacred right of passage
Norm: Families are usually small in size, and marriage is important although not necessary.
veronica