Spain: Demographic Shifts, Social Change & Social Security
Society and Culture
Demographic Trends
During continuous declining mortality, life expectancy will increase favorably. The birth rate decreased but more slowly, resulting in a relatively high population growth rate. The regime’s policy was to promote fertility. Moreover, the population growth was not equal in all regions; the areas of economic dynamism attracted many immigrants, as was the case in the Basque Country, Catalonia, and Madrid.
Different was the case in provinces that generated emigration:
Read MoreUrban Planning Terms: Definitions and Concepts
Vocabulary: Functions
Economic sectors and activities devoted to the population living in a city. They provide the necessary resources for the life of the city and determine its development. The largest cities have more complex functional exercises. These include residential, commercial, industrial, and administrative functions.
Urban Morphology
The characteristic shape of a city depending on its situation, location, or plan. It is the result of the historical evolution of the city and planning.
Conurbation
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Read MoreSpanish Tourism: Characteristics, Demand, and Types
Characteristics of Spanish Tourism
The tourist offer is the set of services available to tourists.
The sellers of the product are the institutions that provide international tourism fairs, tourist offices, and travel agencies.
Tourist accommodation facilities, maintenance, and recreation are key components of tourism.
Accommodation Available
The accommodation available is very broad and focuses on the Mediterranean coast mainland, Balearic and Canary Islands. In recent years, it has grown to over a million
Read MoreGothic Architecture in Europe: Characteristics & Examples
Gothic Architecture: Key Features and Regional Styles
1. Location and Period
Gothic architecture flourished between the 12th and 15th centuries, overlapping with the Romanesque period. It was prominent in Western Europe, including France, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Flanders.
2. Historical Context
This era saw an emphasis on increased light and intricate stonework. Religious orders, feudal monarchies, and, once again, the cities and civic power became important. Construction was done systematically.
Read MoreBermuda Triangle: Unraveling the Mystery
Good [morning/afternoon], everyone. Today, I invite you to embark on a journey into one of the most captivating mysteries that has fascinated both scientists and the general public for decades-the Bermuda Triangle. Often called the “Devil’s Triangle,” this vast stretch of ocean has been the site of numerous unexplained disappearances and curious phenomena, capturing our imaginations and fueling countless theories. But what really happens in this mysterious region? Why does it continue to intrigue
Read MoreRaw Materials and the Secondary Sector: Energy and Industry
Raw Materials and the Secondary Sector
The secondary sector encompasses activities necessary for transforming raw materials into consumer products. The primary activity of this sector is industry, but it also includes energy production and construction.
Raw Materials for Industry
Raw materials are essential for industry and are of various types:
- Animal
- Vegetable
- Mineral:
- Metallic minerals (e.g., bauxite, iron, lead)
- Non-metallic minerals (e.g., sulfur, salt)
- Clay
- Mineral carbon energy sources (e.g., oil,