Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians: Iberian Peninsula History
Historical Settlers: Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthaginians
South of the Iberian Peninsula, rich in copper, silver, and gold, attracted peoples from the Eastern Mediterranean (Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthaginians) for commercial establishments. At the end of the second millennium BC, the Phoenicians founded several colonies, the most important being Cadiz. The Greeks arrived in the southern Peninsula around the 8th century BC and founded colonies such as Ampurias and Mainake. The colonization by
Read MoreSpain’s Industry: Challenges and Evolution
Spain’s Industry: Challenges and Evolution in a Globalized Economy
The Cohesion Fund, established after the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in February 1992, aimed to reduce economic disparities between EU Member States, potentially targeting industrial projects. However, the inclusion of new countries in the EU has negatively impacted Spanish industry. The causes include:
- These new countries are closer to the European industrial axis formed by Nordic countries, Germany, and northern Italy.
- Labor
Andalusian Agricultural Landscapes: Types & Challenges
Agricultural Landscapes of Andalusia
After what you have learned, it’s time to consider the reality of agricultural landscapes in Andalusia. While Andalusian agricultural landscapes share features with developed countries, many corners of Andalusia still maintain traditional agricultural landscapes with features from a past worth preserving and understanding. We will briefly examine the main types of agricultural landscapes found in Andalusia today.
Mountain Landscapes
In the Andalusian mountains,
Read MoreVenezuela’s Tertiary Sector: Trade, Transport & Services
Venezuela’s Tertiary Sector: Trade, Transport, and Services
The tertiary sector is constituted by the activities of transport and services. Trade in this sector is generating more jobs in Venezuela, which makes it an important component of the country’s economic system.
Trade
Trade is the economic activity that is responsible for distributing goods and facilitating consumption by putting products within reach of consumers. Interest rates in trade are relevant.
- Internal Trade: The distribution of goods
Spanish Economy: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors
Agriculture in Spain
Approximately 4.15% of the active population works in agriculture. The primary sector has undergone a significant transformation, with the main aim of growing products to be sold on the markets. A wide range of products are cultivated, including:
- Cereals
- Legumes
- Grapes
- Olives
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Livestock Farming
Livestock farming represents a significant proportion of the total agricultural production. It is intensive and stabled, concentrating on the improvement of breeds. Types of animals
Read MoreUnderstanding Spain’s Mediterranean Climate Zones
The Mediterranean Climate in Spain
The Mediterranean climate is the most extensive in Spain, encompassing the peninsular territory south of the oceanic climate zone, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla. Rainfall is low to moderate, irregular, and often stormy. The annual total is generally less than 800mm, with amounts between 500mm and 800mm considered moderate, and below 500mm considered low. Rainfall distribution is irregular, with dry summers due to the influence of the Azores High, which
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