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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986) have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism, illegal immigration, and slowing economic growth.

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Spain, Kingdom of Spain, Espana

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Spanish and French Surnames, 1850	The Viceroyalty of New Spain 1786-1821	The West Indies and the Philippine Islands: The Spanish American War	[Spain] Hispania
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Casey 24th April 2009	Yeah, free galicia, the basque country, valencia, and catalonia and let them all stop with the nonsense and come crying back in a year begging for money, protection and resources. you got the good life, stop complaining.
Al Sosa 22nd January 2005	Thank you Steven Colosi for bringing to my attention that Albanians speak a language derived from their ancient Illyrian ancestors.
Al Sosa 20th January 2005	Thank you. Steven Colosi for bringing to my attension, that Albanians speak a language derived from their ancient Illyrian ancestors.
Al Sosa 20th January 2005	Thank you, Steven Colosi for bringing to my attension, that Albanians speak a language derived from their ancient Illyrian ancestors.