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
Read MoreBear Behavior, Diet & India’s Economic History: Q&A
Bear Behavior and India’s Economic History: Questions and Answers
Bear Behavior Q&A
1. Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?
a) The biologist collected factual information about bears, like the area where they lived and travelled around. TRUE – he tracked their movements and marked them on maps.
b) Making close contact with your object of study is normal in scientific research. FALSE – he abandoned scientific detachment and took the controversial step of forming relationships with his
Read MoreThe Rise of the Tertiary Sector in Spain: Economic Impact and Regional Disparities
The outsourcing of the Spanish economy is the process by which the tertiary sector (transport, communications, tourism, commerce, banking, etc.) is gaining weight compared to other sectors (primary and secondary). This is becoming the primary sector, both in terms of the active population employed and its contribution to GDP.
Causes of Growth in the Tertiary Sector
- Increasing living standards: Higher family incomes, etc.
- Industry growth: Momentum favored growth in 1960.
- Increase in tourism: Contributing
19th-Century Colonialism: Causes and Consequences
19th-century art was unknown in some parts of the world. Therefore, due to the interest in other lands, many expeditions were organized. European states began expanding their territory, which gave way to economic exploitation and political domination. This phenomenon is called colonialism.
Causes of Colonialism
- Economic: At the end of the century, Europe was in a production crisis and needed new buyers.
- Political and Ideological: States had different interests in colonization: the strategic value of