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Was Spain ever a world power?
Through exploration and conquest, Spain became a world power in the 16th century, and maintained a vast overseas empire until the 19th century. Its modern history was marked by the bitter civil war of 1936-39, and the ensuing decades-long dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
Are France and Spain allies?
21st century France is one of the largest trading partners of Spain. In March 2015, Philip VI of Spain chose to go to France as its first diplomatic visit since his accession. The visit was widely regarded as a way to hail the excellent bilateral relations between France and Spain.
Is Spain a well developed country?
Spain is listed 25th in the United Nations Human Development Index and 32nd in GDP per capita by the World Bank. It is therefore classified as a high income economy, and among the countries of very high human development.
Why Spain is better than France?
In general, Spain is a more affordable place to visit than France, with accommodation, food, and entertainment prices all costing significantly less. Each country has a lot to offer visitors with its own unique culture, cuisine, and atmosphere. Travel between major cities in both France and Spain is relatively easy.
Is France the best country to work in for skilled workforce?
Like other European countries, France has a technology industry that dreams of being able to employ a digitally skilled and qualified workforce from India, China, the Middle East and more. In 2019, the President announced a technology visa that aims to attract international talent and make France the best country to work in for a skilled workforce.
Do the French have a better work/life balance than Americans?
So really, working lives across Europe are just too different to compare. The French do seem to have a better work/life balance. They’re famous for it. France is the most visited country in the world, even more than the US (it gets 10 million more visits a year and is a much smaller country).
Why are so many expats choosing to live in France?
Expats say school and childcare are easy to set up and that both are of better quality (and often cheaper) than at home. And 64 percent of expat parents say their children’s health and wellbeing is better for being in France. What France is not famed among expats for are its earnings, disposable income or career opportunities.
What are some stereotypes about life in France?
France has a stereotype for working less than many other countries in the world and enjoying their time off. The French painter Cézanne famously painted depictions of local life, where family is put before work and people know how to live well and enjoy life, focusing on the things that really matter.