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Spain’s population
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2012 2013
50
45
40
35
30
(million)
Spain’s population has increased during
the past century. Population growth
was especially high from 2000 to 2011.
This growth was the result of immigration
to Spain from other countries. In 2012,
the population of Spain began to
decrease
as immigrants returned home. This
was because of high
unemployment
in Spain. This made it more difficult
to find work.
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Copy and complete the sentences in your notebook.
a)
Spain’s population density is
.
b)
The
rate is 1.47 children per family.
c)
Spain’s population
a lot between 2000 and 2011.
d)
Many immigrants have left Spain because of
.
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Listen and say true or false.
a)
The municipality with the highest population density in Spain is Madrid.
b)
The municipality with the lowest population density in Spain is Jaramillo Quemado.
4
Find out the population density of these Spanish cities. Order the cities
from the highest to lowest population density.
Barcelona A Coruña Bilbao Valencia Madrid
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T
h
i
n
k
!
Why is the population density higher in coastal areas of Spain?
Think about:
work/jobs communication with other countries tourism
I think the population density is higher in coastal areas because...
a)
Compare your ideas with a partner.
b)
Decide together which reason is the most important.
I think ... is/are the most important because...
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QUIZ
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