Topography of Spain

a.
Topography of Spain
Continental Spain is divided into five general topographic regions:
(1) The northern coastal belt is a mountainous region with fertile valleys and large areas under pasture and covered
with forests.
(2) The central plateau, or Meseta, with an average altitude of about 670 m (2,200 ft), comprises most of Castilla y
León, Castilla–La Mancha, and the city of Madrid.
(3) Andalucía, with Sevilla its largest city, covers the whole of southern and southwestern Spain and, except for the flat
fertile plain of the Guadalquivir River, is a mountainous region with deep fertile valleys.
(4) The Levante is on the Mediterranean coastal belt, with Valencia its chief city. (5) Catalonia (Cataluña) and
the Ebro Valley comprise the northeastern region.
Spain has six principal mountain ranges—the Pyrenees, the Cordillera Cantábrica, the Montes de Toledo, the
Sierra Morena, the Serranías Penibéticas, and the Sistema Ibérico. The principal peaks are Pico de Aneto (3,404
m/11,168 ft) in the Pyrenees and Mulhacén (3,478 m/11,411 ft) in the Penibéticas. The main rivers are the Tagus (Tajo),
Duero, Guadiana, and Guadalquivir, which flow to the Atlantic, and the Ebro, which flows to the Mediterranean. The
Duero and the Guadalquivir form broad valleys and alluvial plains and at their mouths deposit saline soils, creating
deltas and salt marshes. The coastline has few natural harbors except the estuaries (rías) in the northwest, formed by
glaciers, and those in the Levante and the south, created by sandbars during the Quaternary period.
The Canary Islands are a group of 13 volcanic islands, of which 6 are barren. They have a ruggedly
mountainous terrain interspersed with some fertile valleys. Spain's highest mountain, Pico de Teide (3,718 m/12,198 ft),
is on Tenerife. The Balearic Islands are a picturesque group with sharply indented coastlines; they combine steep
mountains with rolling, fertile ranges.
b. Population
 The current population of Spain is 46,378,534 as of Monday, January 22, 2018, based on the latest
United Nations estimates.
 Spain population is equivalent to 0.61% of the total world population.
 Spain ranks number 30 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.
 The population density in Spain is 93 per Km2 (241 people per mi2).
 The total land area is 498,800 Km2 (192,588 sq. miles)
 81.9 % of the population is urban (37,981,331 people in 2018)
 The median age in Spain is 43.6 years
c. Language Spoken
The languages of Spain (Spanish: lenguas de España), or Spanish languages (Spanish: lenguas
españolas), are the languages spoken or once spoken in Spain. Romance languages are the most widely spoken in
Spain; of which Spanish, or Castilian, is the only language which has official status for the whole country. Various other
languages have co-official or recognised status in specific territories, and a number of unofficial languages and dialects
are spoken in certain localities.
d. Economic Way of Life

Trade is important to Spain’s economy; the value of exports and imports taken together equals 64 percent of
GDP. The average applied tariff rate is 1.5 percent. In general, foreign and domestic investors are treated equally under
the law, and most sectors of the economy are open to foreign investment. The financial sector continues to improve its
overall conditions, with the banking sector regaining stability. The share of nonperforming loans remains high.
Spain main imports are: equipment goods (22 percent of total imports); chemicals (16 percent); autos (14
percent); consumption goods (13 percent); food, beverages and tobacco (12 percent) and energy (11 percent).
e. Landmarks
Aqueduct of Segovia
Segovia, Segovia, 40001, Spain
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct and one of the most significant and best-preserved ancient
monuments left on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the foremost symbol of Segovia, as proven by its presence on the city's
coat of arms.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Bibao, Biscay, 48009, Spain
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art, designed by Canadian-
American architect Frank Gehry. The museum was opened on October 18, 1997. It is one of several museums
belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
Museo del Prado

Madrid, Spain
The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum. It features one of the world's finest collections
of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 19th century.
Park Güell
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08024, Spain
Park Güell is a public park system composed of gardens and architectonic elements located on Carmel Hill, in
Barcelona. The design of the park was given to Antoni Gaudí, a renowned architect and the face of Catalan modernism.
Royal Palace of Madrid

Madrid, Spain
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city of Madrid, but is only used
for state ceremonies. King Felipe VI and the Royal Family do not reside in the palace, choosing instead the more
modest Palacio de la Madrid.
Sagrada Família Church of the Holy Family

Barcelona, Catalonia, 08013, Spain
The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família or Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, is a
large Roman Catholic church. Although construction began in 1882, it is not complete and has an anticipated
completion date of 2026.
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https://www.encyclopedia.com/places/spain-portugal-italy-greece-and-balkans/spanish-and-portuguese-political-
geography/spain
https://www.scribd.com/document/371562265/Topography-of-Spain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Spain
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https://www.heritage.org/index/country/spain
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d. Economic Way of Life

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Museo del Prado

Royal Palace of Madrid

Sagrada Família Church of the Holy Family

ST. THERESE MTC COLLEGES

In partial fulfilment of the requirement of the Course (Elective)

Nombre: ROLLEN G. MONTELIBANO

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