spain

BY ERIC OSTRANDER The country of Spain lies on the continent of Europe. The capital of Spain, Madrid, is located in the central region known as the Centro-Meseta. The for of government is constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses. The head of state is a King, and the head of government is Prime minister. Its monetary unit is one pesta (Pta) is equal to a hundred céntimos, one U.S dollar is equal to 141.88 …

…they produced about six percent of the gross domestic product. They produce crops such as sugar cane, cotton, mulberries, citrus fruits, bananas, dates, figs, almonds, sunflowers, olives, tomatoes, green beans, avocados, wheat, rice barley, and tobacco. There are many wild animals that roam the land of Spain. Sheep and cattle are usually used for livestock. Other animals such as bulls, horses and donkeys often drift aro! und, unnoticed by the people that pass. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**