Spain immigration population share 1998 2009

Spain became a major destination for immigrants

Spain shifted from a country people left to a major destination for immigrants. The immigrant share of Spain’s population rose from 1.6% in 1998 to over 12% by 2009. From 2002 to 2007, Spain received more migrants than any other European country.

Vespucci argued the Americas were a continent

In a 1503 letter, Amerigo Vespucci argued that lands reached by European navigators sailing west were a continent separate from Asia. Ancient authorities such as Ptolemy had not included these lands in their geography.

Eratosthenes gave maps a mathematical foundation

≈0.5% error

Eratosthenes estimated Earth's circumference with an error of only about 0.5%. He also organized maps using imaginary north–south and east–west lines, helping turn mapmaking into a mathematical system.

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Spain immigration population share 1998 2009

Spain became a major destination for immigrants

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