Agricultural Landscapes and EU Policy in Spain
Agricultural Landscapes
Item 5: Agricultural Landscapes
Landscape-oceanic specializes in agricultural grasslands, forage crops, and cereals. The Mediterranean agricultural landscape is very varied. The drylands are dedicated to the Mediterranean trilogy, irrigation practice, and intensive farming. The landscape varies. Continental-agricultural land use is based on their latitude. The coldest zone is subsequently worked. The exploitation of coniferous forest is in the north, central, and livestock
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Economic Growth vs. Economic Development: Key Differences
The problems of developed and underdeveloped countries are not the same in nature. To discuss and alleviate such problems, we use the terms “Economic Growth” and “Economic Development.” Though they may seem synonymous, they are quite different in meaning within economic literature.
What is Economic Growth?
Economic Growth refers to the increase in the real output of goods and services of an economy. It indicates only the quantitative changes
Read More16th Century Spain: Renaissance, Society, and Culture
16th Century: The Rebirth
This new era is characterized by features quite different from the Middle Ages, some of which began to appear in the 15th century.
In politics, the first modern nations appeared, ruled by absolute monarchies based largely on the divine origin of power. In Spain, the 16th century began under the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, who united the crowns of Castile and Aragon with their marriage. The kingdom of Aragon owned territories in Italy, an important cultural focus that
Read MoreIndustrial and Construction Sectors in Catalonia
Construction and Industrial Activities in Catalonia
The industrial sector has played an important role in the modernization of Catalonia and continues to have a role in the actual economy above the European and state average. Currently, industries are located in industrial estates, which are specialized areas where businesses and industries are located as a planning permission. The location allows them to optimize infrastructure and common services and configure spaces adapting to the specific requirements
Read MoreColonial Empires and the Rise of the League of Nations
Major Colonial Empires
British Empire
The United Kingdom was the foremost economic and political power. It had the most extensive empire, covering large areas in all inhabited continents. By 1850, it consisted of settler colonies (Australia, New Zealand, Canada) and exploitation colonies (India, Egypt). The most important of its colonies was India: a heavily populated area with an ancient culture that was administered by the East India Company since 1777. The fundamental basis of trade was in Calcutta,
Read MoreUnderstanding Mining Royalties and State Activities
Mining Royalties: Understanding the Basics
The Canon is a percentage of the total revenue and income obtained by the State from the economic exploitation of natural resources carried out by private companies. This revenue is then distributed to regional and local governments located within the jurisdiction where these companies operate.
Sobrecanon
The Sobrecanon consists of an additional fee to the applicable percentage for monthly fees.
Objectives of Mining Royalties
The purpose of the Canon is to provide
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