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France. Spain. Background information. 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.

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  1. France Spain Background information

  2. 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 Official Names

  3. 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) Size

  4. Location & Borders

  5. The European Union Members

  6. Euro Currency Members • Current members include Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland

  7. Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville Major Cities

  8. 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 Geography

  9. 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 Climate

  10. 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:

  11. 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% Population Stats. cont

  12. 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. History

  13. 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

  14. 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 Government cont…

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Crop and mineral Locations

  18. Companies Scheduled for Visit • Borges • Actel • Raimat • Transalfals

  19. 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

  20. 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)

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Guissona • 1st Ag Co-op in Spain • Has 54,000 members • Markets Nationally and in Catalan • Complete Processing plant for Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Turkey, Rabbits,Quail • 80% of product distributed through Guissona shops; 30% other • ½ million hams cured annually

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