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  2. Spanish colonization of the Americas - Wikipedia

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    The Caribbean islands became less central to Spain's overseas colonization, but remained important strategically and economically, especially the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola. Smaller islands claimed by Spain were lost to the English and the Dutch, with France taking half of Hispaniola and establishing the sugar-producing colony of St ...

  3. List of World Heritage Sites in Spain - Wikipedia

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    As of 2024, Spain has 50 total sites inscribed on the list, which is the fifth largest number of sites per country, only behind Italy (60), China (59), Germany (54), and France (53). [5] Of these 50 sites, 44 are cultural, 4 are natural, and 2 are mixed (meeting both cultural and natural criteria), as determined by the organization's selection ...

  4. Terengganu - Wikipedia

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    Terengganu used to be Malaysia's poorest state until oil and gas were discovered off its coastline in the 80s. [46] Terengganu's main industry now is petroleum and gas. There are huge petrochemical complexes near Paka and Kerteh, involving many joint ventures between the Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, and foreign multinationals.

  5. History of the Caribbean - Wikipedia

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    The history of the Caribbean reveals the region's significant role in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the 15th century. In the modern era, it remains strategically and economically important. In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean and claimed the region for Spain. The following year, the first Spanish ...

  6. List of islands of Spain - Wikipedia

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    This list of islands in Spain encapsulates the country's islands both within its territorial borders and its overseas possessions. The total number of islands is 179. The total number of islands is 179.

  7. List of World Heritage Sites by year of inscription - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world by year of inscription, selected during the annual sessions of the World Heritage Committee. [1] [2] The first World Heritage Site in the list is the Galápagos Islands. [3]

  8. Timeline of Spanish history - Wikipedia

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    Spain and the United States signs the Pact of Madrid. 1955 Spain joins the United Nations. 1959: Spanish miracle: A period of economic growth began. 1973: Spanish miracle: The period ended. 1975: History of Spain (1975–present) 6 November: The Green March forced Spain to hand over its last remaining colonial possession, Spanish Sahara, to ...

  9. Magellan expedition - Wikipedia

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    Their appointment as governors of the lands and islands found, with 5% of the resulting net gains, inheritable by their partners or heirs. [16] [18] A fifth of the gains from the expedition. [16] The right to ship 1,000 ducats worth of goods from the Moluccas to Spain annually exempt from most taxes. [17]

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