Transcript Nick B - Fort Thomas Independent Schools

“La Furia Roja”
The Red Fury country
Spain has very frequent rainfall year round. So they have very
fertile soil in the country. Although they are not a big farming
country, what they do farm is very good crop. Spain is one of the
very few countries that is a peninsula. Many people enjoy living
on the beaches and coasts of Spain.
Also Spain has the Atlantic ocean on the north and south side of
the country, so they have easy access to imports and exports. Lots
of jobs involve shipping by ocean.
Spain has long hot summers so children can go outside very
frequently. Spain is also rich in metal like uranium, mercury, iron
ore, copper, and lead. Lots of their jobs involve metal refinery or
mining.
How has Spain’s geography,
climate, and natural resources
connected to their daily life/ jobs?
What does the economic data reveal about
their quality of life?
Most of Spain’s jobs are industry jobs or service. Only
3.3% of Spain’s jobs are agricultural, so they are mostly
developed.
Also they have a high GDP($30,400) compared to other
countries so they have a good standard of living.
Spain has a very low unemployment rate. Most people have
good jobs. Spain trades with countries like China,
France,Germany,Itaily, the Netherlands, the UK, and
America
The people of Spain have been on earth longer than almost any country.
on Earth. Spaniards value their family more than everything. So they are
always willing to do things for each other.
The people in Spain are mostly roman Catholics just like some people
in America.
The main ingredient to Spanish cooking is olive oil because they
produce 44% of the worlds olives. Spain has a very unique food called a
tapas. They are kind of like the gold fish or pretzels of America but
Spanish. Tapas are appetizers or snacks sold commonly at restaurants.
Every town or city has its own form of tapas.
Many people in Spain are obsessed with playing futball or soccer. They
were one of the first countries to get a national soccer team. Many
Spaniards participate in bullfighting also
What do we need to know to about
these people to understand what
makes their culture unique?
How has this event effected the US?
How has the US effected this event?
A region of Spain called Catalonia is declaring
independence from Spain and becoming its own country.
This is really going to hurt Spain’s economy because
Catalonia is a very big tourist region and is home to the
world famous Barcelona soccer club where many pay lots
of money to see play. This is going to reduce Spain’s
economy by 20% and will hurt its trading partners to, one of
which is America.
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