SpainCountry Presentation

By: Hayley, Natalie, Veronica, Michael

Spain: an overview

Government-constitutional monarchy

- practice democracy-Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments

Religion-catholic christianity official religion until 1978

constitution- free to practice religion of choice in all areas

Language-4 Main languages, most latin based (Castilian,

Catalan, Gallego, and Basque) -98% literacy rate

Economy-Components: 4% Agriculture, 30% Industry and 66%

Services-Tourism is major source of foreign exchange

People and Family Life

-Population: 40 280 780-Population Density: 86 people per km squared-Population Distribution: 24% rural, 76% urban

• New constitution in 1978

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Elections by means of Proportion Representation

• Includes Monarch, Prime Minister, Cortes and Cabinet

Government overview

Monarch: Juan Carlos I (left)

Prime Minister: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (bottom)

Natalie

Government’s Reflection on the Values and Norms

Value/ Norm Government’s Reflection

Democracy-Senate, Congress and P.M. are

elected

Rights -new constitution promoted more

social rights and freedoms

Tradition-The Monarch is a symbol of unity

and permanence, since 1516

Equality-Elections are by means of proportional representation-Everyone has right to vote

Natalie

Relating Governments

In SpainValue: Tradition and History of the Spanish Monarchy

Norm: Monarchy is widely supported and popular throughout Spain.

In CanadaValue: Tradition and History

Norm: A large amount of Canadians do not support the Constitutional Monarchy

Political System would work in Canada since almost identical

Natalie

Religion overview • Beginning of the 19th century, political• liberalism led to conflict between church and state, especially over land and education• Since the Second Republic(1931-39) Spain lost status of

official religion (Catholic)• Since then Spain has had no official religion• Roman catholic church receives financial support from

the state• Most anticipated holiday: October 12, Hispanic (Día de la

Hispanidad/Fiesta Nacional)

Hayley

Religion in Canada vs. Religion in Spain

Hayleya

Norms and Values

Value/ Norm Religion’s Reflection

Culture-predominately 1 religion (Roman

Catholic)

Church-25% of Spaniards attended church

on Sundays as of the 1980’s

Canada Vs. Spain-Canada encourages many religions/ Spain encourages 1-Both encourage immigration

Hayley

EconomyThe ninth largest economyworldwide.

Est. 22.85 million labor force (2008)

Est. 11.3% unemployment rating (2008)

GPD per capita: Est. 34,600 (2008)

Goods Exported:Machinery, motor vehicles, food stuffs,consumer goods.

Goods Imported:Machinery and equipment, fuels, chemicals,semifinished goods, food stuffs, consumer goods

Manufactoring: StrongestAgriculture: Weakest Michael

History of Economy

1492: Columbus discovers gold andSilver, which profits Spain.

Wars, troops, and ships caused declines in riches.

Spanish civil war resulted in economy to divide.

Dicatator Francisco Franco isolatedSpain from Europe.

Franco’s death resulted in Democracyallowing trade.

Michael

Spanish People & Family Life• Population in 2004 was 40 280 780. Population

Density 24% in rural areas and 76% in urban

• Families are smaller, norm 2 children

• The mother is most responsible for the raising of the children

• The teenage male spends more time with his friends

• The teenage female gets closer to her mother, and they remain close

• Weddings are big affairs, at least 200 guests expected

• Usually marry in their own social class• Women have an ever increasing role in the Spanish

economy• No such thing as a typical Spaniard

veronica

Family Life- Relating to Values/Norms

SpainValues”

Canada and Spain both have similar Norms and Values

Values : Family and Marriage is important, and viewed as a sacred right of passage

Norm: Families are usually small in size, and marriage is important although not necessary.

veronica