Spain: Economy, Transport, Tourism, and Demographics
Tertiary Sector of the Spanish Economy
The tertiary sector of the economy refers to the process by which the service sector gains prominence over the primary (agriculture, fishing, mining) and secondary (manufacturing) sectors, becoming the leading sector in terms of both employment and contribution to GDP.
Services to Production
Services to production are tertiary activities (design, management, marketing) that support industrial production. Employment in these services can sometimes exceed that of
Read MoreIntensive vs. Extensive Farming & Key Agricultural Concepts
Intensive vs. Extensive Farming
Intensive farming is a method of farming located on a small area of land, which provides high yields due to the high investment it receives in labor or in the use of advanced techniques. Extensive agriculture is a way of farming that requires large tracts of land and provides low yields due to low investment and/or the use of traditional techniques.
Intensive Farming
Depends on the physical environment and animals are fed in the natural grasslands of humid Spain (northern
Read MoreImpact of Industrialization on Population Growth and Urbanization
The Effects of Industrialization on the Population and Cities: The Industrial Revolution was a process of social change. Throughout the 19th century, it accelerated population growth and saw huge migrations to cities and colonies. Rapid Population Growth in the 19th Century: The increase in population during the second half of the 18th century intensified in the 19th century at an unprecedented pace. In Europe, there were over 400 million people by 1900, marking the time when the European population
Read MoreCenter-Periphery Dynamics & Global Geopolitics
The Unequal Exchange: Center and Periphery
There is a set of regions that have significant means of production of high technology, large capital investment, and control of the world market; this is called the center. Other regions, in contrast, have limited means of production, short technology, little economic investment, and no control over the global market; this is called the periphery.
Between the center and the periphery, global trade relations called unequal exchange occur. This is when the
Read MoreWorld Biomes: Characteristics and Distribution
Mediterranean Forest
The Mediterranean forest biome extends beyond the Mediterranean region, encompassing areas in Southern Australia, Chile, and parts of the American Pacific coast north of California. The climate is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. A ‘fifth season,’ the extended dry summer, is often observed. Evergreen trees, such as oaks and cork oaks, are typical of this biome.
- Fauna: Abundant rabbits, birds, reptiles, and insects.
- Human Impact: Areas heavily impacted
Understanding Population Dynamics and Labor Force Metrics
Population
All persons of legal age to work (in Spain, between 16 and 65) that wish to do so.
Labor Force Participation
The ratio of the active population of a certain age and the population for the interval represented in percentage.
Employed Population
Also known as employed, is composed of all persons aged 16 or over who during the reference week of the survey or had a record of paid employment or have exercised self-employment (autonomous workers).
Unemployed Population
All persons aged 16 or over
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