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Official Names French Republic Currency: Basic
units—euro. 100 cents =1 euro. The franc was taken out of circulation in 2002
Kingdom of Spain Currency: Basic
units—euro. 100 cents = 1 euro. The peseta was taken out of circulation in 2002
Size France
Area: 551,670 sq. km. (220,668 sq. mi.); largest west European country, about four-fifths the size of Texas
Capital City: Paris (pop. 9.0 million)
Spain Area: 504,750 sq.
km. (194,884 sq. mi.), including the Balearic and Canary Islands; about the size of Arizona and Utah combined. Capital City: Madrid (pop. 5.0 million)
Euro Currency Members Current members include Spain,
France, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland
Geography France Terrain
Countryside is flat Rolling hills in the NW Plateau in the center East—The Alps and
Rhine River Pyrenees Mts and Med.
Sea to the South
Spain Terrain A plateau called the Meseta is the largest land region of Spain
Hills and mountains rise throughout the plateau.
After Switzerland, Spain is the most mountainous country in Europe
The Pyrenees Mountains in the NW
Climate Warm summers &
cool winters, except Mediterranean coast, (warmer seasons).
Summer high about 75 degrees F in the north; 82 degrees F Mediterranean coast.
Winter 43 degrees F, N, and 54 degrees F in the Mediterranean coast.
Varies greatly between regions. Climate: Temperate: clear hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast
Population:2002 estimate— 58m Density: 279 per sq.
mi. Distribution: 82 percent urban, 18 percent rural.
Major Religion: Roman Catholic, Jewish, Islam
Annual growth rate: 0.5%.
2002 estimate— 40m. Density: 203 per sq.
mi. Distribution: 64 percent urban, 36 percent rural.
Major religion: About 95 percent Roman Catholic
Annual growth rate: 0.3%.
Population Stats. cont France
Years of Compulsory:10
Literacy Level 99%
Work Force (25m) Service 66% Industry &
commerce 28% Agriculture 6%
Spain Years of Compulsory
to Age 16 Literacy Level 96% Work Force (16.2 m)
Service 61% Industry 17.6 % Agriculture 8% Construction 9.8%
History France
Began with Romans in 120 BC
Followed by Medieval Religious orders; growth of stunning chapels, abbeys, and cathedrals, etc
Renaissance introduced architecture, Art
Spain Began with Romans
in the 3rd century BC Romans gave the
name Hispania “land of coast rabbits”
Often invaded due to its central position
Muslims, Arabs, etc.
Government FRANCE Form: Parliamentary
democracy Head of state:
President. Head of
Government: Prime minister.
SPAIN Form:
Parliamentary monarchy
Head of state: King.
Head of government: Prime minister.
Government cont… Legislature: Parliament: Two houses:
The National Assembly (577 members)
The Senate (319 members).
The National Assembly is more powerful than the Senate
Executive: Prime minister and president each have some executive powers
Legislature: Parliament: Two
houses The Chamber of
Deputies (350 members)
The Senate (208 members).
The Chamber of Deputies is more powerful than the Senate
Executive: Prime minister; Cabinet selected by the prime minister
Lleida Lleida is in the middle of Dry and
Irrigated areas-- 3 major Channels Irrigation dates from 12c Area under irrigation is 270, 000 ha Irrigation methods include Drip,
aerosol, and pivots Most of the water comes form the
Pyrenees Mountains
Crop Production Receives 300mm rainfall/yr Dry area crops include:
Olives, almonds, Barley Irrigated:
Corn, Alfafa, Wheat, Fruits (apples, pears,peaches, apricots)
Water belongs to the State and is closely monitored
Borges Co-op part of the Grupo Borges Dedicated to producing Olive Oil and
Seed oils (Sunflower, Corn, Rape Seed) Also produced Pomace—oil from olive
seeds 1st exporter of Olive oil from Spain Provides Bulk Oil to ConAgra, Unilever,
Heines Sold as STAR brand in US
Actel Was Established in 1975 One of over 140 Coops in Spain Two main activities
Fruit Production Provide supplies for members: seed
gas,fertilizer (other inputs)
Actel Cont… Receives fruit from 32 Coops
within Lleida 20% of fruit exported within the EU 80% consumed within Spain Top company in Spain in the
Packaging/distribution of Pears, Peaches and Apples
RAIMAT
Largest single company owned Vineyards and wine producer in Spain
Owns over 2500 ha of vineyards Produces Cava (champagne) and wine Mostly irrigated (drip) Most mechanized farm in Spain
(21man hours/ha.yr) Also owns vineyards in Napa Valley
Transalfals Alfafa Dehydrating plant (coop) Process included drying and crushing Operates 24hrs/day 5 years old Most alfafa sold within Spain Busier in mornings when trucks bring
in alfafa from the field
Battle Company more than 200 years old. Most important seed Company in
Spain Grows, breeds, imports seed for
commercial purposes Also exports seed to Arab Countries Also handles other countries’ seed in
Spain e.g. seed from Denmark