Spain’s Climate Zones: Atlantic, Mediterranean, Interior & More
1. Coastal Atlantic Climate
Location
It is on the coastal Atlantic coast, including Spain.
Features
- Abundant rainfall, exceeding 1000mm per year, spread throughout the year, with maximum rainfall registered in winter and minimum in summer.
- Low temperature variation, with mild winters and slightly warmer summers.
Types
Oceanic Climate
It is typical of the north coast and the coast of Galicia. It is the rainiest, and temperatures are more gentle towards the west.
South Atlantic Climate
It is typical of the
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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
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Non-renewable energy sources are those that are finite, as their presence in nature is limited. Examples include coal, oil, gas, and nuclear (uranium) energy. They are also called “hard” energy sources because they pollute significantly.
Primary energy sources,
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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,
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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