Urbanization: Growth, Functions, and Challenges
Urbanization
Urbanization is the phenomenon by which cities grow at an accelerated rate in number, population, and surface area. Characteristics and lifestyles of cities cover large areas. An extensive set of economic, social, cultural, and political factors make cities and complementary territories acquire a differentiation of functions, forming a hierarchical set of urban centers.
Descriptive Theory
Central Place Theory states that the main function of a city is to provide goods and services nationwide.
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City Criteria
Statistics are based on figures from Spain, using the INE (National Statistics Institute) approach, which accounts for incomplete population counts throughout the municipality.
Qualitative city definitions are based on these characteristics:
- Morphological Criteria: The formal aspect of the city.
- Functional Criteria: Based on urban economic activities, such as industry and services.
- Sociological Criteria: Defined according to specific social traits.
- Space: The city’s capacity to organize
Spain’s Tourism Sector: Demand and Challenges
Tourism in Spain: Evolution and Characteristics
Since the 1960s, Spain has experienced significant growth in its tourism sector, becoming a major global destination. This growth is characterized by:
- Mass tourism with a focus on medium-low purchasing power.
- Accommodation primarily in apartments and hotels.
- High dependence on tour operators.
- Popularity of beach destinations.
Features of Tourist Supply and Demand
The tourism product is integrated and sold through various channels:
- Institutions promoting international
The New World Economy: Slavery, Silver, and War
The New World Economy: Slavery, Silver, and War
But it changed with the discovery of huge deposits of silver near Potosi, and huge amounts of silver flowed out of the New World. Despite their wealth, the Spanish crown declared bankruptcy several times because it had to pay for arms and loans because of the wars. Landes said that the main idea was that Spain became, or stayed poor, because it got too much money from the Americas, paradoxically, because they had money to invest or to spend, but they
History of Cattle Introduction and Meat Industry in Argentina
The Introduction of Cattle to Argentina
Following the 16th century, cattle were introduced to Argentina. There are two accounts: one states that seven cows and a bull arrived in Brazil and another that they came from Upper Peru.
The animals were raised freely, and the vast prairies and favorable climate allowed the wild cattle population to grow into the thousands.
Early Dairies and Cattle Hunting
In 1600, the first dairies were established. Large herds were targeted for hunting, with the goal of killing
Read MoreAgricultural, Industrial, and Trade Vocabulary Explained
Agricultural, Industrial, and Trade Vocabulary
Agricultural Terms
Plot of Land (Sole Ownership): Refers to the degree of dominion over the earth.
Partial Farming: A small, highly productive farming operation generating additional income for individuals whose primary activity lies in another sector.
Fallow Land (Barbecho): Land left unplanted for one or more vegetation cycles to restore organic matter and moisture. It’s a common practice in crop rotation, allowing the land to rest.
Land Consolidation
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