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Key Aspects of Tourism in Spain

The Spanish Tourist Model: Sun and Beach Focus

• Tourism in Spain grew significantly in the 1960s when millions of international tourists started visiting.
• Foreign visitors primarily came to enjoy the sun and beaches of the country.
• In recent years, more tourists have visited inland Spain, but most still prefer the coasts.
• This preference is partly due to tour operators offering affordable packages for areas with large hotel capacities, namely coastal destinations and the Canary and Balearic Islands.

Visitor Origins and Top Spanish Destinations

• Tourism primarily focuses on the coast, with foreign tourists mainly visiting Spain for its beaches and sunshine.
• Tourists primarily come from the United Kingdom, Germany, France,

Population Trends in Developed Countries

Population in Developed Countries: Weak Growth

The pace of population growth is very weak, around 0.2%. This weak growth is due to very low birth rates; the average fertility rate is 1.5 children per woman.

Main factors causing this low birth rate:

• The progressive incorporation of women into the labor market and the difficulty of balancing work and childcare.
• The delay in the age of starting a family and having the first child.
• The significant levels of expenditure on child maintenance.
• The change in social norms.

High Life Expectancy and Aging

The average life expectancy exceeds 79 years. Because of this and the low birth rate, developed countries are aging. The most affected countries are Japan and European...

• Afghanistan: Kabul
• Albania: Tirana
• Algeria: Algiers
• Andorra: Andorra la Vella
• Angola: Luanda
• Anguilla: The Valley
• Antigua and Barbuda: Saint John's
• Argentina: Buenos Aires
• Armenia: Yerevan
• Aruba: Oranjestad
• Australia: Canberra
• Austria: Vienna
• Azerbaijan: Baku
• Bahamas: Nassau
• Bahrain: Manama
• Bangladesh: Dhaka
• Barbados: Bridgetown
• Belarus: Minsk
• Belgium: Brussels
• Belize: Belmopan
• Benin: Porto-Novo
• Bermuda: Hamilton
• Bhutan: Thimphu
• Bolivia: La Paz
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo
• Botswana: Gaborone
• Brazil: Brasília
• British Virgin Islands: Road Town
• Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
• Bulgaria: Sofia
• Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou
• Burundi: Bujumbura
• Cabo Verde: Praia
• Cambodia: Phnom Penh
• Cameroon: Yaoundé
• Canada: Ottawa
• Cayman Islands: George Town
• Central African Republic: Bangui
• Chad: N'Djamena
• Chile:

17th Century European Society and Economy

European Population and Social Structure

Europe's population remained virtually stagnant throughout the 17th century. This low growth was primarily due to high mortality rates caused by epidemics, especially the Black Plague, and severe famines. Agriculture suffered from low productivity; years of crop shortages were frequently followed by hunger.

Society remained organized into estates, divided between the non-privileged (peasants, workers, and the bourgeoisie) and the privileged (nobles and clergy). However, the bourgeoisie consolidated itself as a wealthy and influential sector. While parts of Europe maintained a traditional society dominated by the power and wealth of the nobility, other areas—especially...

The Carolingian Empire and Charlemagne's Reign

At the end of the 8th century, Charlemagne, King of the Franks, unified a large part of Western Europe. He elaborated laws, organized into chapters. His empire was divided into territories called counties, and to defend the borders, he appointed Marquis who commanded powerful armies. At his death, the empire was dismembered by the Treaty of Verdun.

Invasions of the 9th and 10th Centuries

During the 9th and 10th centuries, Europe experienced invasions by the Normans, Hungarians, and Muslims.

Feudalism: Society and Vassalage

Feudalism was the socio-economic and political system that was implemented during the Middle Ages in Europe. The relations between the king and the feudal lords were known as vassalage,...

Differences Between the Crowns of Castile and Aragon

The Crown of Castile

Government and Royal Power

The Crown of Castile was a unified kingdom where the monarch held significant power. Castilian kings wielded greater authority than other rulers on the Iberian Peninsula, possessing the legal right to declare war and administer justice. While the Castilian Cortes (parliament) could not legislate, they held considerable influence, particularly in their ability to approve or deny royal requests for taxes.

Economic Foundations

The Castilian economy was primarily based on agriculture and livestock farming. The growth of Merino sheep was particularly central, with high-quality Merino wool becoming a primary export. Transhumant flocks moved across an extensive...

Population Distribution: Influencing Factors

Physical Factors

Weather patterns, elevation, land relief, soil fertility, aridity, humidity, and land accessibility all influence population distribution.

Historical Factors

Historically, populations have concentrated near rivers due to fertile land and access to resources.

Economic Factors

Population tends to concentrate where resources are abundant, such as productive land, water sources, and established businesses.

Evolution of Population in Rich Countries

Long Phase of Demographic Stability

• Families typically had an average of 5 children, but many died young.
• Unsafe crops, hunger, epidemics, and wars were prevalent.

Phase of Population Increase (Demographic Revolution)

• The disappearance of famines due to

Paleolithic Period: Chronology & Culture

Chronology

Chronology: 2.4 million – 10,000 (years BP).

Divisions

Divisions: Lower: 2.4 million – 200,000; Middle: 200,000 – 35,000.

Weather and Climate

Weather: adverse. Alternating glacial and interglacial periods.

Economy and Subsistence

Economy: hunting, fishing, fruits, seeds, insects, animal eggs.

Predatory: did not practice agriculture; people took and depended on nature for their food.

Consequences of the Economy

Consequences: nomadic life. Human groups moved in search of nuts or following animals. In winter they sheltered in caves and in summer in huts near streams.

Work and Technology

• Work: hunting; preparing skins; making weapons; carving stone tools; working bone and horn; gathering fruit (unspecialized)

When the Muslims entered the Iberian Peninsula, it was fully occupied with the exception of the territories situated to the north in the Cantabrian Mountains. These remained under Christian rule. The Reconquista acquired great momentum and culminated in 1492 with the surrender of the last Moorish king, Boabdil of Granada, at the hands of the Catholic Monarchs.

Factors Contributing to the Reconquista

• Population Growth: Occurred in the Christian nuclei, largely due to the arrival of Mozarabs from the territories occupied by Muslims.
• New Military Tactics: Development and adoption of effective military strategies.
• Crusading Mentality: Christian monarchs considered themselves heirs to the Visigothic kings, with the right and duty to recover their former

What is the Tertiary Sector?

The tertiary sector encompasses activities that do not produce material goods but serve the population. Its diversity is a key characteristic, including a wide range of activities such as health, education, tourism, trade, transport, communications, leisure, culture, and sports.

The Upper Tertiary or Quaternary Sector

This sector continues to grow due to increasing demand for services related to scientific and technological advances, particularly in microelectronics and the space industry. Activities centered around technology and science are often referred to as part of the upper tertiary or quaternary sector.

The Tertiary Sector: Beyond Basic Services

While some roles in the tertiary sector may require less training...