Spain

Spain, formally the Kingdom of Spain, is a country located in Southwestern Europe, with parts of its territory in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. It is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union member state. Spanning across the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid, and other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Seville, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Bilbao.
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Some of the key events about Spain

  • 711
    The Umayyad conquest of Hispania began, introducing Islamic culture and architecture to the Iberian Peninsula
  • 711
    Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula began, ending Visigothic rule
  • 1348
    The Black Death pandemic reached Spain, causing widespread death and social upheaval
  • 1478
    The Spanish Inquisition was established, leading to religious persecution and forced conversions
  • 1492
    The Reconquista was completed, unifying Spain under Christian rule
  • 1492
    The Alhambra Decree expelled Jews from Spain, causing a significant loss of population and cultural heritage
  • 1519
    The first circumnavigation of the globe was initiated, funded by the Spanish Crown
  • 1605
    The first part of "Don Quixote", considered the first modern novel, was published
  • 1701
    The War of Spanish Succession began, resulting in Spain's loss of European territories and global influence
  • 1808
    Napoleon's forces invaded Spain, triggering the Peninsular War and years of conflict
  • 1812
    The Spanish Constitution of 1812, one of Europe's most liberal at the time, was adopted
  • 1876
    The Royal Spanish Football Federation was founded, leading to the development of Spain's renowned football culture
  • 1898
    Spain lost its last major colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines) in the Spanish-American War
  • 1931
    The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed, bringing democratic reforms and women's suffrage
  • 1936
    The Spanish Civil War broke out, leading to three years of brutal conflict and hundreds of thousands of deaths
  • 1939
    Francisco Franco established a dictatorship, suppressing political opposition and regional autonomy for decades
  • 1975
    Spain transitioned to democracy following the end of Franco's dictatorship
  • 1986
    Spain joined the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union
  • 1992
    Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Spain's modernization and cultural richness to the world
  • 2008
    Spain entered a severe economic crisis, with high unemployment and austerity measures impacting millions

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