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When:
Was held in 2010 May 7-9. (2011 TBA)
Where: Barcelona, Spain
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The Spain Grand Prix is one of number yearly races which are held all over the world.
In 2008, 17 competitions took place, in 2009, 18 competitions and in 2010, 19 competitions are planned.
The races, usually, are held in the same countries and around the same dates. However there are changes, thus it is possible that a certain country will not held a race while new countries are added to the list.
These are the countries, in alphabetical order, where the races are held: Abu-Dhabi, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Monaco, Singapore, Spain, Turkey and United States,
Drivers from all over the world participate in the races. An enthusiastic audience of locals and tourists fill the city and wait to watch the prestigious race. World's celebrities that arrive with private planes and luxury yachts can be seen among the spectators.
This is a genuine fiesta to motorist sport lovers.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Event related information:
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background and overview:
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 and relatively high unemployment.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. |
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally. |
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. |
Capital:
Madrid |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+34 |
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz |
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500 |
Tourist website:
Click Here |
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