Andalusia and Spain within the European Union
Andalusia in the European Union
Andalusia in the European Union:
The region of Andalusia
Situated on the southern border of the European Union, standing away from the centers of political and economic power. To address this, it should leverage its geographical position. Regarding the Atlantic arc, it should take advantage of improved communications, and for the Mediterranean area, it should build on its good weather and environmental conditions.
B) Socioeconomic status: Andalusia in the EU is facing
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Territory, Political Organization, and Reforms in Spain and Catalonia
Democratic Principles and Participation
Democracy, as a political and social organization, involves the right of participation. It implies that public authorities inform citizens of their activities, decisions, etc. There will be institutional mechanisms to listen to citizens. Cooperation and collaboration are indispensable. Political parties and coalitions of parties are organizations whose function is to channel different ideological
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Population: Growth Factors
The population of Europe in the late 18th century was about 188 million inhabitants. In general, this century had been an era of peace and of industrial and commercial progress, justifying a significant population increase.
The nations that benefited most from this were those with the demographic momentum of Western Europe. All their numbers increased, along with an increase in population density. These nations benefited from the development of industrial agriculture. The
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Demographic Terms
- Baby Boom: High birth rate after WWII, also applied to Spain (late 50s-1975).
- Zero Growth: Births equal deaths, resulting in demographic balance.
- Natural Increase: Difference between births and deaths.
- Real Growth: Population change between two dates, including natural increase and net migration.
- Population Density: Number of inhabitants per unit area.
- Emigration: Population displacement from a place of origin.
- Ageing Population: Elderly population exceeds 12% due to falling birth rates
Understanding Nations, States, and Forms of Government
Throughout history, people have settled in diverse locations across the Earth, each with unique conditions. Adapting to these varying environments and overcoming challenges has shaped the cultures of different groups. Culture encompasses language, music, dance, literature, cuisine, and religion, often tied to a specific territory. A shared culture is a significant national asset. A nation is a group of people sharing a common culture, often due to a shared territory, religion, and other factors.
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Organization and Operation of Colonial India
Conquered lands were incorporated into the relationship of Castile, who financed the company’s discovery and colonization, controlled by establishing a monopoly on immigration and trade. The Indies copied the Spanish institutional organization: first started in the municipality and the viceroys (higher territorial organization), while the hearings were responsible for judicial functions of government.
Two viceroys were founded: the northern New Spain, which
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